GA Process Engineer

General Assembly Tech Support Process Engineering

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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

While working in the General Assembly Tech Support Process Engineering team, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedures and the ability to innovate and define new procedures in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This role may, at times, involve training others.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the manufacturing processes and equipment for General Assembly

• Develop and implement sufficiency plans and continuous improvement activities to meet specific uptime, tool cost, quality, and maintainability objectives

• Responsible for all documentation of the process including Process Control Plans, Tool and Equipment Bulletins, PFMEAs, and other equipment documentation including standardized work (TISs and more)

• Work with and support Maintenance activities, resolving equipment issues resulting in downtime of the equipment, tooling, and gages

• Work with Manufacturing and Quality department in problem solving customer issues and developing short term corrective actions as well as long term irreversible solutions

• Manage process-related projects including installation of new or replacement equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and periodic repair and refurbishment

• Implement projects including estimating, project budget management and forecasting, development of timelines and equipment qualification

• Investigate equipment problems and provide technical input for problem resolution

• Occasionally lead maintenance skilled trades team and supervise skilled trades to cover maintenance supervisor absence

• Occasionally work weekends

• Maintain proficiency in their field

• Support TIP (throughput improvement process), GMS (global manufacturing systems) and BIQ4 (built in quality) initiatives.

• Utilize statistical methods for continuous improvement of plant process systems

• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, Health/safety, and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a process engineer or related experience

• Working knowledge of all safety absolutes and policies (i.e. lockout, ESWP, etc.)

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Demonstrated excellent level of analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills required to build relationships and lead team members and suppliers to solve problems and resolve issues

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement GMS principles

• Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others

• High level of written and oral communication skills

• Strong proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI and Access experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Fluid Fill, Glass Cell, VIN Etch, Alignment, and DVT Process Equipment

• Familiarity with General Assembly Error Proofing Equipment (EPP Preferred)

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