Job Information
Aludyne North American LLC Manufacturing Process Engineer in Alma, Michigan
Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It's how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, and inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
Other duties may be assigned.
· Support the Engineering department goals to achieve continuous improvement projects that meet EBITDA, PMP Targets, annual plan and key long term growth objectives.
· In accordance with Aludyne Leadership Standards, develop, measure, improve and achieve key measurable performance objectives including, but not limited to, the following:
o Cost of Quality
o Cost per Good Shot
o Die Cast Uptime
o Machining Uptime
o On-Time Delivery
o RRPPM
o Value Per Labor Hour
· Support the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
· Drive Continuous Improvement through lean thinking and problem solving.
· Review production data on a regular basis to identify improvement opportunities in scrap rate, cycle time, uptime, or other plant metrics in the areas of Die Cast, Machining and Assembly.
· Monitor both internal and external product quality, as well as current production performance, and implement corrective or improvement actions to meet or exceed plant and customer goals and objectives.
· Provide technical assistance and product expertise to reduce costs of existing products with focus on redirecting costs of non-quality (scrap, rework, customer returns, and downtime) along with eliminating non value added operations.
· Participates in developing/reviewing PFMEA and Control Plans for compliance and accuracy.
· Support prototype, production, and service quoting activities
· Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
· Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
· Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
· Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
· Execute all scheduled layered process audits to provide accountability and promote a culture of operational discipline.
· Actively participate in the facility Safety Team and complete all STOP audits on-time as scheduled
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
· Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
· Career Development and On-The-Job Training
· Employer 401K Match
· Employee Assistance Program
· Paid vacation and holidays
Requirements
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Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent combination three to five years of r :::