Process Engineer

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

Implement and facilitate continuous improvement activities. Evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs, which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work in support of implementing and ensuring the success of critical continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on long term sustainability.
• Deliver critical project results by leading or mentoring key projects.
• Utilize world class problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to ensure the success of project goals.
• Train (both formally in a classroom setting and informally) and mentor other employees in the use of these world class practices.
• Consult and communicate with operations to identify best practices within all facilities and make others aware of improvement opportunities.
• Gather information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
• Develop strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company,
• Apply various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
• Develop and coordinate programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Facilitate employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams' tasks
• Act as the central CI contact for all Plant Process Engineers (PPEs). Meet and communicate frequently with PPEs.
• Develop the Critical-to-Yield (CTY) process and linkages with the BOS.
• Coordinate work and improvement strategies to improve yield across plants and the value stream.
• Define appropriate processes for improving yield. Projects may be done as A3, Green Belt projects, Black Belt projects; or could be done by the Process Engineer.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel.

Competency: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflow and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be able to use data driven problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, and Lean concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Skills and Abilities: 

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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established Company programs and employee must have knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft PowerPoint; Excel and Microsoft Word software, etc.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May enter manufacturing area of the plant where the noise level is very loud and hearing protection is required. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.