Sr Process Engineer

Sr Process Engineer

Matthews International York, Pennsylvania plant is a high-end wood working plant mixing traditional manufacturing techniques with state-of-the-art automation to produce industry leading caskets. The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for improving quality and production processes. This can be collaboratively in a team environment or individually. The incumbent will work with shop floor employees as well as other technical staff and management.

The expectations below are not meant to be all-inclusive but to highlight major areas of responsibility that are accomplished in this role, either personally, collaboratively or through a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement improvements to manufacturing processes that promote quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assists in designing and implementing fixturing/jigs to improve quality and productivity.
• Optimizes facility layouts, production lines, and machine operations.
• Collaborates with other engineers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and delays in production.
• Train staff in new and existing processes.
• Resolves customer quality issues as needed. This may include direct customer contact and interaction with the sales team or others outside the plant environment.
• Implements changes within the Quality Management System.

Additional Responsibilities

• Set quality standards with the product management team as new products are introduced.
• Maintains accurate documentation of quality standards, work instructions, quality records, and other related documentation.
• Develop methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Performs root cause analysis on product/process-related issues.
• Utilize risk assessment tools (e.g., PFMEAs) to identify actions to reduce risks.
• Improves production processes using Kaizen events, process mapping, 5s, or other lean tools.
• Identify trends and process variations for future improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of solving problems and implementing improvement.
• Experience with woodworking machinery a plus.
• High level of statistical knowledge and the ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects.
• Ability to break down complex situations and perform analysis of complex data and information to deliver effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Effective teaching and training skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see. • Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International company.