Process Engineer II

A successful Process Engineer II for the Cox Automotive team will use process improvement experience to quantitatively assess current production/business system performance and execute changes to reduce cost and optimize capacity. This role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a holistic understanding of manufacturing operations.
This role will focus on creative problem-solving and working cross-functionally (production, design, quality, finance, supply chain, demand, and production planning) to improve capacity, workstation design, and reduce downtime. A successful team member will have excellent critical and creative problem-solving skills focusing on issue resolution and inter-department engagement.
Job and Responsibilities

• A process engineer will develop, implement, and optimize production methodologies in manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
• This engineer will be responsible for optimizing product flow through the factory through process optimization that may include line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors.
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• He / She will interface with design, test, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and continually improve.
• In addition, the process engineer will work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing.
• Responsible for diagnosing issues during the part production process and driving corrective action back to the source, resulting in cause identification and elimination.
• Enable data-driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, and Minitab.
• Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing, including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Develop and train sustaining technicians to assist in training operators as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 14 years' experience in a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in MySQL is an added advantage
• Knowledge of process engineering simulation software (E.g.: flexsim, Visio, Lucid chart) and familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with using Value stream mapping (VSM) and doing cycle time analysis
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Just in Time (JIT) strategizing

Working Environment
Variable, consisting of both the office environment and the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear.
USD 72,200.00 - 108,200.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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