Process Engineer

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies
  
  

or other analytical methods.

• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work
  
  

instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.

• Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause/solutions to process challenges.
• Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if process is meeting
  
  

key process requirements.

• Development process criteria to determine if raw cable design/process changes are ready for full
  
  

volume production.

• Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that
  
  

improves the assembly process.

• Collect and interpret data f rom other technical and operating staf f involved.
• Perform engineering calculations applying the principles of physics and mathematics for process
  
  

or equipment, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design.

• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation considering an integral perspective (manpower,
  
  

method, machines, materials, and measurement), documenting problem, root cause analysis and

corrective action.

• Develop/research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long -
  
  

term.

• Become a technical expert for processes and equipment in order to be key contributor during
  
  

design reviews and prototype/development phases of new products.

• Responsible for programming, creating and documenting a process with procedures for
  
  

automated and non-automated equipment sets.

• Responsible for material tracking and data compilation of assembly processes for alpha and beta
  
  

product builds.

• Guides, manages, and provides feedback on tooling required for new products and processes.
• Participates and drives FMEA and PFMEAs where applicable.
  
  

Required Experience

• 5+ Years Experience in Process Engineering. Product Development experience is desired.
• Project Management training preferred.
• Strong computer skills, reporters, data mining.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suf fer f rom any sensory
  
  

deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education

• B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) or other equivalent work
  
  

Experience

• Six Sigma or Problem Solving background is highly desirable.
  
  

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