Process Engineer I (25407)

Summary:

Improves manufacturing processes through work flow improvements and automation.  Works closely with employees at all levels to learn process and determine critical points.  Hands on implementation, evaluations and data collection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for facilitating transformation efforts (Kaizen) to deliver Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Profit & Loss (P&L) improvement results.
• Responsible for the successful implementation of continuous improvement projects within the Mason Location Operations.
• Reports project updates and results by creating and delivering presentations in MS PowerPoint. Champions improvements thru transformation of operating systems, management infrastructure, and mindset, behavior, and capabilities using “Lean Manufacturing” concepts. 
• Drives issues to closure through project management processes and collaboration with other departments.
• Assists in creating process flow and business process requirements documentation; establishes operating equipment specifications.
• Provides hands-on technical and process support to operations. Improves manufacturing techniques and process capabilities.
• Troubleshoot production problems and provides timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Maximizes efficiencies and yields at low cost while maintaining product quality.
• Provides support and leadership for projects.
• Responds to business and customer needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment
• Prior Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization.  
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required to communicate at all levels of the organization (front-line to management) required. Leadership, interpersonal skills, initiative, creativity and ability to work independently required.  
• Able to apply, teach, and coach teams on the use of Lean Six Sigma concepts of Visual Management, SMED, 5S, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, FMEA, Pareto charts, and histograms.  
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated software skills with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge of Macros is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering, Science or Math.
• 2-3 years of contract manufacturing experience within the Electronics Industry .
• Preferred 1, or more, years of experience in: LTCC, HTCC, thick-film processing, or ceramic manufacturing
• Experience working within CFT (Customer Focused Team) Structure

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.