Process Improvement Specialist

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Process Improvement Specialist at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility.

Position Summary

As a Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting fab or assembly activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support fab or assembly activities such as productivity, quality, and execution of fabrication or assembly processes.
• Improvement initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly operation processes.
• Initiatives as assigned by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Daily responsibilities:
• Product Consulting – Identify issues with processes and fixtures, perform root cause analysis, propose solutions and sustainment plan(s) and advise ME and leadership of findings and recommended solutions.
• Support leadership and ME with the production of fabricated steel parts. (fabrication only)            
• Support the fabrication or assembly kitting processes.
• Support operations effort with research and development of procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment strategies, and developmental training of employees.
• Administrative programming.
• Support Part flow through applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Assist with equipment and/or systems troubleshooting.
• Order Parts and perform spot-buys through the ERP (EBS & MES).
• Update or compose JHA’s.
• Update or compose operating procedures for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Setup training courses in the Powell Training Data Base.
• Update or compose training documents for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with the continuous improvement process of tooling, fixture design, build, process, and programming.
• Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with programs, processes, and maintenance.
• Support the applicable ME with the creation and maintenance of DMR’s and drawing changes.
• Monitor any applicable maintenance with outside suppliers.
• Lead projects in support of fabrication or assembly.
• Evaluate tool crib and tool management processes. (assembly only)
• Issue employee stamps.

Minimum Qualifications

• You must be an organized, self-starter with above average problem solving ability. Also, you must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under intense pressure from Production customers. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma; Associates degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

Weld credentials (fabrication only)

• Knowledge of practical or documented understanding of weld equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to program and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality system.
• Experience with PCs and Windows software.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• CNC Programming for the following machines: Amada Turrets, Laser cutting machines, Cincinnati Press Brakes, EVO, KOIKE, EHRT, Franklin, Bradbury Rollformer, Pivatic (fabrication only)

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.