Process Engineer

3 weeks ago


Saint Louis, United States The Gund Company Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do


The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Implement Continuous Improvement of manufacturing operations with the objective of increasing value and meeting customer requirements with reduced costs and variation.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily Gemba walks and Gemba talks to get to know the plant team and identify improvement opportunities. Participate in the DDB process.
  • Interact with Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean Teams to improve the quality, speed and cost of manufacturing processes.
  • Work with the Operation and HR teams to assist with compliance of all safety, health and environmental regulations and guidelines.
  • Participate in the improvement of NCMs, CARs, rework and OTD. Identify common causes and implement preventive actions.
  • Interface with other facility functions to implement Lean and CI program for continuous improvement.
  • Optimize process parameters to reduce cycle time, material usage and process variation
  • Participate in the gross profit review process to drive margin improvement through process efficiency
  • Document and quantify (dollarize) process improvement efforts.
  • Lead the work order improvement process by investigating work order improvement suggestions, and by updating Engineering Master according to best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for standardization; create standards/graphical instructions and train team members on new standards. Create and maintain the process instruction and documentation.
  • Provide production support including equipment, process, and material trouble-shooting. Also, any operator training support as necessary. Provide purchasing support including supplier and material evaluations.
  • Manage the installation and implementation of new equipment, tools, and processes including operator training and customer service training for quoting purposes.
  • Work with the Development Engineer on technology transfer of new product and process to routine production.

Other activities:

  • Assist facility manager to prepare project charter and Capex requests to support growth
  • Training of operators and other staffs as required
  • Work with Production and Maintenance to scale up process and equipment capacity
  • Participate in NCM, 8D activities utilizing Lean tools
  • Qualify new process, equipment and tool
  • Plan and implement process improvements from the above activities
Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, related field or equivalent work experience
  • Familiar with CAD CAM software, CNC equipment
  • Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in production processes
  • Wood or composites fabrication and or composites materials manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3
  • Minimum 2 years of experience improving manufacturing processes and Kaizen


Skills and Abilities Required

  • Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
  • Outstanding analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely, cost-effective manner
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills for report writing and to analyze data
  • Strong problem solving skills for processes and equipment
  • Works well with people and is comfortable leading teams
  • Project planning and report writing


Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.


Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.


Some travel maybe required


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required

In addition, our employees enjoy:

  • A safe and healthy work environment
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
  • Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.


EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.



Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


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Last Revised:

DT 02/20/20



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