The Process Engineering Technician conducts process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line, managing various mechanical and chemical processes. This includes responding to out-of-control processes, working on yield improvement projects, handling non-conforming materials from the manufacturing line, and qualifying new equipment and processes. The Technician also supports Engineering and Manufacturing through activities such as 5S and Lean manufacturing, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and adherence to safety procedures.
Support Engineering and Manufacturing by improving and drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules
Train Associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions
Provide daily coverage of production line processes for smooth operations, responding promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity
Investigate and implement countermeasures to enhance process Cpk and product yield
Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)
Lead disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line, escalating issues to the Production Engineering team as necessary
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting precisely according to instructed processes, and managing workload proactively with a positive attitude to assist co-workers