Process Engineer L2

Job Posting Title

Process Engineer L2

Job Description Summary

The Process Engineer L2 at El Carmen Manufacturing Facility is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves analyzing current operations, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and product quality.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:**
* Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, focusing on lean manufacturing principles.
* Conduct process capability studies, root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions for process deviations.
* Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, flowcharts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance) to facilitate seamless process integration and issue resolution.
* Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
* Specify, evaluate, and procure new equipment or modify existing equipment to meet production requirements and process improvements.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process performance and generate reports for management review.
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO).
* Provide technical support and training to production staff on new processes and equipment.
* Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring processes are robust and scalable.

Required Skills and Education

Job Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* 3-5 years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
* Proven experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
* Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards relevant to manufacturing.
* Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

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