Manufacturing Process Engineer- Electrification Lines
Company: Vitesco Technologies
Location: Seguin
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Manufacturing Process Engineer - Electrification Lines
Job ID:35299
Location:Seguin
Salary Classification:SG 9/10
Process Engineer (Back-End)
Seguin, TX
THE COMPANY
Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and
manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for
sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components
for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco
Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. Our
Seguin, Texas location is seeking a highly self-motivated and
detail-oriented Entry Level Process Engineer to join our team. T he
ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills and experience
with industrial automation equipment and processes.
Are you ready to shape tomorrow with us?
THE POSITION
- Vitesco is looking for skilled and talented engineersto support
the new assembly lines for our electric vehicle products.
- The Backend Process Engineer is focused on serial life
equipment improvements, on eliminating waste from the production
processes. Using statistical means, they increase process
efficiency by better integrating operator activity with machines,
materials, information, and energy in the shopfloor area. Research
and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean
Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to
formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous
improvement activities. Create and maintain required manufacturing
process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and
utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle
time analysis and line balancing. Performance is measured in e.g.
labor time reduction, NCC1 improvements.
- The Process Engineer is responsible for multiple pieces of
manufacturing equipment and their respective process. In this role
the individual will:
- Monitor equipment performance based on KPIs like: cycle time,
downtime, MTBF, yield and scrap and identify opportunities for
improvement and implement.
- Respond to production equipment breakdowns, help diagnose
faults, determine root causes and repair.
- Support day-to-day solving of manufacturing process
issues.
- Give direction to maintenance technicians on troubleshooting
and repairing machinery
- Data capturing and processing: cycle times, line stoppages,
etc.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation: setup matrix /
parameter cards / work instructions / process guides.
- Prepare and maintain equipment documentation: setup,
schematics, operating guides, spare parts lists, troubleshooting
guides, and maintenance procedures.
- Select components for industrial automation with the purpose of
repairing, modifying, and improving equipment.
- Plan and conduct process characterizations
- Lead and drive activities and projects to improve OEE, MTBF,
MTTR, scrap and FPY via problem-solving and process
optimization
- Identifies, implement and documents projects in 5-Why and 8D
formats for review with engineering and management.
- Plan and support scheduled equipment maintenance
- Perform equipment and process setup and validation
- Work with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance,
Quality, New Product Launch, IT)
- Participate in meetings (daily & weekly)
- Provide updates on actions
- Provide feedback on equipment and process-related topics
- Design & implement equipment modifications (mechanical,
electrical & software)
- Work with suppliers (automation, machine shops, component
vendors, reps)
- Collect, record, process, analyze and transcribe data and show
results in reports.
- Support the introduction of new models and products into the
assembly line:
- Develop and procure tooling
- Equipment modifications and setup
- Process setup and validation
- Documentation update
- Support TPM program by providing mentoring and training to
peers, technicians, and operator personnel.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Growth and development opportunities:
- Become a process specialist: dispensing, riveting,
screwdriving, forming, laser etching, soldering, welding.
- Become a specialist in technical fields like: robotics, PLC
programming, mechanical design, vision systems.
- Develop data analytics skills.
- Become knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles and
practices.
- Self-manage professional development and training, by
identifying and setting up trainings with equipment suppliers and
automation vendors.
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition & Employee Discounts
- Annual Bonus
- 401K with Employer Match
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry
leader!
Job Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechatronics, Mechanical,
Electrical, Manufacturing or related field
- Basic knowledge of 3D CAD modeling (AutoCAD / Solidworks/
Inventor)
- Basic knowledge of programming languages (C++, visual basic,
python, ladder logic)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Teams)
- Manufacturing related internship.
- Zero to Five years experience in automotive manufacturing
environment and similar role
- Available and willing to assist and support after hours
equipment and process issues remotely or, if needed, in person
- Flexible schedule to work night shift or weekends if
needed.
- An ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS (for non-associate level)
- Knowledge of structured problem-solving tools: 5 why, 8D,
Ishikawa diagram, DMAIC
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices (Kaizen,
one-piece-flow, takt time, Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream
Mapping, A3)
- Experience with tooling and fixture design
- Design and application knowledge of ergonomics and machine
safety standards
- Knowledge of process setup, validation and release
procedures
- Experience with equipment installation, setup, validation and
hand off to production.
- Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) tools
- Knowledge of manufacturing process documents & tools: process
flow chart, PFMEA, control plan, line layout design, material flow,
YAMAZUMI chart,
- Knowledge of data analytics software packages (MS Excel / Power
BI / Knime)
- Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 and Factory Talk
packages
- Familiar with interpretation of mechanical drawings and
pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Use of mechanical and electrical power tools and measurement
devices & tools.
- Understanding and knowledge of industrial machinery &
electromechanical systems: machine elements, electro-pneumatics,
sensors, PLC's, low voltage controls, three phase power
distribution, vision systems, hydraulics, and robotics.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial
manufacturing equipment.
- Experience and strong knowledge on any of the following is
strongly preferred:
- Six axis robotics (FANUC, Staubli, Motoman, UR)
- PLC and HMI Programming (Allen Bradley)
- Vision systems equipment and process (COGNEX, Keyence 2D Camera
and 3D profilometer)
- Point to point soldering process and equipment
- Conformal Coating equipment and process
- Laser welding process and equipment
- Chemical Dispensing processes and equipment
Working Time:Full time
Business Unit:2-Wheeler & Powersports and Commercial Vehicles
Communication
Department:O
Your Contact Partner:Kenneth R Cummings
EEO Statement
Vitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates
to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities,
members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and
creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods.
All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard
to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other
status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be
submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has
a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be
considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply.
Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance
and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the
application or the recruiting process, please send a request to
careers_usa&canada@vitesco.com. This email address is reserved
solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility
assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.
Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and
manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable
mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for
electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco
Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable.
The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic
controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment
solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around
---9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees
at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in
Regensburg, Germany.
Keywords: Vitesco Technologies, New Braunfels , Manufacturing Process Engineer- Electrification Lines, Engineering , Seguin, Texas
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