Process Engineer Cold Operations 04222021
Level Experienced
Job Location AGY Aiken LLC - Aiken, SC
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel % Negligible
Job Shift This is an onsite position and works M-F, 8-5
Job Categories Engineering
Company Description
AGY is a world leader in supplying high performance materials in the form of glass fiber yarns and reinforcements. Our glass fiber material is used in a broad range of markets, including Automotive, Construction, Defense, Electronics, Aerospace, Marine and Recreation. AGY has offices in Lyon, France and world headquarters is in Aiken, South Carolina.
Job Description
- Address any safety concerns in functional area
- Compile and stratify data to identify sources of process waste and inefficiencies
- Utilize a formal focused improvement methodology to lead process and quality improvement projects within functional area to improve plant profitability
- Monitor and trend process key performance metrics to identify and address any process abnormalities and improve statistical capability
- Develop, justify, and manage small capital projects
- Serve as technical expert in functional area to troubleshoot and resolve any process-related performance issues
- Act with a sense of urgency to remedy any process-related issues impacting product quality or process efficiency
- Compile and present formal presentations pertaining to process performance metrics
- Work with the Maintenance & Engineering Departments to resolve any recurring equipment breakdown causes and improve equipment reliability through effective PM tasks
- Lead cross-functional project teams including salary and hourly personnel to achieve project goals in specified time frame
- Work with equipment and material suppliers to address any performance or quality-related concerns
- Develop and maintain ISO-controlled documents within functional area
- Work with Product and Quality Engineers to address any customer quality concerns or complain, implement corrective actions, and respond to issues utilizing customer complaint database
Qualifications
- Must Have: Minimum B.Sc. degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
- Must Have: Proven track record of a problem-solving mindset
- Minimum of five years of engineering experience, preferably in the textile, automotive or glass industries
- High energy person who thrives in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work and function with a broad range of personalities and skill sets
- Strong leadership skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that reacts quickly to changes in customer and market demand
- Ability to utilize data to prioritize efforts and set focus
- Hands-on attitude
- Experience utilizing formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques
- Ability to use statistical process control software
- Proficient in e-mail
- Proficient in MS Office
- Minimal travel required
Desired but Not Required:
- Proficiency in Wonderware
- Proficiency in Statgraphics
- Experience in fiberglass industry
- Experience with capital project development and management
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience utilizing Desktop Intelligence
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