Process Engineer

Company: The Gund Company
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description:OverviewJoin The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the BusinessJob SummaryImplement Continuous Improvement of manufacturing operations with the objective of increasing value and meeting customer requirements with reduced costs and variation. Primary Responsibilities:Conduct daily Gemba walks and Gemba talks to get to know the plant team and identify improvement opportunities. Participate in the DDB process.Interact with Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean Teams to improve the quality, speed and cost of manufacturing processes. Work with the Operation and HR teams to assist with compliance of all safety, health and environmental regulations and guidelines.Participate in the improvement of NCMs, CARs, rework and OTD. Identify common causes and implement preventive actions.Interface with other facility functions to implement Lean and CI program for continuous improvement.Optimize process parameters to reduce cycle time, material usage and process variationParticipate in the gross profit review process to drive margin improvement through process efficiencyDocument and quantify (dollarize) process improvement efforts.Lead the work order improvement process by investigating work order improvement suggestions, and by updating Engineering Master according to best practices. Identify opportunities for standardization; create standards/graphical instructions and train team members on new standards. Create and maintain the process instruction and documentation.Provide production support including equipment, process, and material trouble-shooting. Also, any operator training support as necessary. Provide purchasing support including supplier and material evaluations.Manage the installation and implementation of new equipment, tools, and processes including operator training and customer service training for quoting purposes.Work with the Development Engineer on technology transfer of new product and process to routine production.Other activities:Assist facility manager to prepare project charter and Capex requests to support growthTraining of operators and other staffs as requiredWork with Production and Maintenance to scale up process and equipment capacityParticipate in NCM, 8D activities utilizing Lean toolsQualify new process, equipment and toolPlan and implement process improvements from the above activitiesRequirements:Minimum RequirementsBS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, related field or equivalent work experienceFamiliar with CAD CAM software, CNC equipmentDemonstrated success in implementing improvements in production processesWood or composites fabrication and or composites materials manufacturing experience a plus.Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3Minimum 2 years of experience improving manufacturing processes and KaizenSkills and Abilities RequiredAbility to communicate well with all levels of the organization Outstanding analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely, cost-effective mannerStrong Microsoft Office skills for report writing and to analyze dataStrong problem solving skills for processes and equipmentWorks well with people and is comfortable leading teamsProject planning and report writing Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Work EnvironmentThe work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Some travel maybe requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Why Join Us?Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!In addition, our employees enjoy:A safe and healthy work environmentCompetitive wagesComprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributionsRegular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked world-class regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.HR use onlyLast Revised: DT 02/20/20PI7eb10bfcd5c6-25660-35372120

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