At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.
The Process Engineer will support the reduction of manufacturing cost while increasing productivity using developed manufacturing skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager. Implement and control optimized manufacturing processes to ensure consistent productivity.
Responsibilities
Determine operations required to procedure products and develop processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met
Analyze production processes, procedures, tooling and equipment to determine capacity to perform at required level
Develop and implement LEAN work cells and material flow
Actively participate in Kaizen support efforts
Process improvements that result in realized cost savings
Provide expertise in areas of machining, material flow and process flow
Develop innovative ideas and alternative methods to be cost competitive
Construct RFE's with ROI
Assist with value stream mapping and utilization calculations
Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and drive gains
Work with Quality to determine, eliminate and sustain root cause
Work with Quality to train operators on new processes or equipment
Tooling and fixture design
Design, maintain & improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality & efficiency while reducing cost
Review, calculate & maintain material & labor cost for BOMs & routings
Analyze & plan efficient production workflow utilizing best practice methods & engineered time standards
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
4-year Engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) or 8 years of Engineering experience as a process or manufacturing engineer without degree
1-5 years experience in manufacturing preferably in metal fabrication, wood fabrication or machining intense environment
Demonstrated ability to analyzing Takt times for improved efficiency and utilization
Mechanical acumen (hands-on knowledge of mechanics)
Experience designing and developing fixtures and tooling for manufacturing effectiveness
SolidWorks experience
Tooling experience
Understand of Dynamics-365 ERP system a plus
Concept of Standard Operating Procedures & Operational Control Plans
Strong communication skills, written and oral
Proven experience in LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and practices
CNC experience a plus
Music Experience a plus
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Requires periods of sedentary work, daily standing and walking on shop floor
Requires repetitive upper body movement - keyboard and monitor use