Process Engineer

TITLE: Process Engineer

GRADE: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs engineering/technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles while productionizing new programs and capital plans. Designs, implements and develops solutions to manufacturing methods relating to materials, processes and tooling. Lead value stream implementation of key manufacturing programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

* Implements processes at the operational level, focused on developing the operation from the ability to make one part to the ability to make parts at the business model.

* Provides engineering support by troubleshooting problems and effecting timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow.

* Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.

* Monitors and debugs new methods and procedures to ensure system efficiencies.

* Effectively implements program capital plans.

* Interfaces with all manufacturing, quality and engineering folks to drive program objectives.

* Interfaces with technical and non-technical vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate cost estimate and implement solutions to meet program objectives.

* Analyze & interpret the data on the customer blueprints to determine the best way to proceed to reach the desired outcomes. Drives team to most efficient process for product manufacture.

* Defines flow "rules" using TOC throughout line.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to understand and follow Whitcraft's quality system requirements

* Ability to meet Whitcraft job requirements and customer requirements

* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and abilities

* Detail oriented and excellent organization and program management qualities

* Work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

* Ability to multi-task

* Time Management skills

* Problem Solving

* Understanding customer specifications

* Ability to interpret reports

* Strong knowledge of all the aspects of production and operations

* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office,

* Thorough understanding of 3-D geometric relationships

EDUCATION: A Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline is required from an accredited college or university. Ten years manufacturing experience is required, Aerospace preferred.