Process Engineer / Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

John King Chains is an internationally renowned and family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1926. The Company has enjoyed unrivalled expansion in the last decade. Today, it operates from five locations Worldwide and exports mechanical handling equipment to over 65 countries.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment to enhance safety, Customer Quality, Right-First-Time Delivery, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness. The role involves analyzing manufacturing and production workflows, troubleshooting issues, developing others capabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing operations (through clear plans that underpin the Site & Co strategy).

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Health, Safety & Quality:

a) Ensure processes comply with industry OSHA regulations and company standards
b) Document and train-out Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, and SOPs
c) Partner with the QA team to improve product consistency and resolve non-conformances
d) Conduct process validation and risk assessments

Core Manufacturing Processes:

a) Responsible Person for CORE Manufacturing Processes, definition, and SOPs
b) Design, evaluate, and continually improve manufacturing processes
c) Analyse production workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
d) Identify, specify, justify, and deliver capital investment projects
e) Strategically embed Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing principles

Manufacturing Support:

a) Provide technical support & training for production operatives & Team Leaders.
b) Provide product-technical and process-design support.
c) Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions.
e) Implement automation and digital tools to enhance data-capture & productivity

Equipment & Technology Management:

a) Assist in the selection, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
b) Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment use
c) Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure optimal equipment performance

Essential Skills/Experience Required

Technical Skills

1. Resolving & preventing OSHA risks/issues through GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
2. Deep knowledge of engineering machine shops, machining processes, and equipment (including CNC)
3. Manufacturing process design, optimization, and workplace design
4. Time-in-motion studies, work/process balancing, and production flow
5. Implementations of time/costings and efficiency KPIs
6. Statistical analysis and reporting
7. Fault-finding and root cause analysis methodology and resolution
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office
9. Writing and training-out SOPs and training/user guides (Standard Operating Procedures)
10. Medium-Sized Capital Investment project research, justification & delivery
11. Designing & delivering training, plus daily coaching of others in GMP

Personal Attributes

1. Plays to win alongside the team and for the team
2. Clear communicator (verbally & written)
3. High Attention to detail
4. Fanatical about continuous process improvements
5. Keen to learn new things & new skills/knowledge
6. Growth mindset for self, business, and others

Desirable Skills/Experience Required

1. Leadership experience
2. Robotics / Robot Welders
3. Welding & Fabricating
4. Microsoft suite (excel, word, powerpoint, outlook, etc.)

Education & Experience (Highly Desirable):

1. 2-5 years experience in a similar role within an Engineering, Machining, & Assembly Shop
2. Degree in Manufacturing Eng, Mech Engineering, or a related field