General Purpose of Job:
Assist in the development and sustainment of the Polyimide Value Stream through process engineering activities.
Reports to: Value Stream Leader
Direct Reports: None
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Interprets market/customer requirements and define appropriate manufacturing process specifications
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Develops, executes, and monitors project plans
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Trains appropriate personnel on any new/upgraded equipment or processes
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Develops "clean" process environments for critical operations
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Implements lean process improvements for Polyimide heater assembly
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Develops Surface Mount Technology through procurement of essential equipment and training others in proper techniques
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Maintains and analyzes appropriate Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts/data
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Completes all reports and data analysis
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Employs root cause analysis
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Sets up testing and performs material/product testing
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Creates and sustains Standard Work documents and/or Process workflow documents
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Assists in understanding current capabilities of foil etching process and makes recommendations for improvements or alternate methods
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Recommends revision of specifications when indicated
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Supports product/process validation and resolution of customer problems
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Understands and clarifies customer's needs and provides product application support
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Evaluates yield, performance, and other statistical data for trends and develops corresponding product or process improvements
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Researches suppliers and new sources of products, materials, and components
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Prepares documentation packages for new and modified products and processes
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Prevents and responds to safety challenges
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Other process related activities as assigned
Key Relationships:
Independent Decisions: -
Halt production if necessary
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Conformance to specification
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Measurement methods
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Test methods
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Processing methods, changes, improvements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Ideal candidate will possess BS Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline (Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical, Manufacturing).
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Three plus years experience applying skills in a manufacturing based environment.
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Preference given to individuals with specific experience in flex circuit manufacturing and/or chemical/mechanical etching processes in a "clean" environment.
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Experience with ISO 9001-2000.
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Proficiency in MS Office required
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Experience in a lean manufacturing environment desired.
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Demonstrated excellent written communication skills.
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Familiarity with products being manufactured and their processes.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization as well as key customers and vendors.
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Individual must have a keen sense of attention to detail.
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Must be able to read drawings.
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Demonstrated experience in project management with verifiable results.
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Six-Sigma Green Belt certification desired, Black Belt certification preferred including DMAIC methodology.
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Statistical Process Control (SPC) working knowledge. Ability to run analysis and process improvements.
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Familiarity with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
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Must be willing/able to travel on occasion (2-4x/yr) for customer/vendor visits.
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Able to lift 50 lbs.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to 43993-JB--763@watlow.hrmdirect.com If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.
