Process Engineer

Company: United Alloy
Location: Seguin
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Join our growing team in Seguin, TX!
United Alloy, Inc. (UAI) is a custom metal fabrication and powder coating company and ISO 9001:2008 certified facility. We primarily focus on manufacturing diesel fuel tanks for the power generation industry; we are the preferred designer, manufacturer, powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 OEM customers.
United Alloy's goal is to continually improve processes, products, and services by investing in technology and key personnel. Our total quality management system emphasizes continuous improvements, defect prevention, use of statistical methods and continuous learning to increase knowledge and skill levels of all employees.
United Alloy encourages their leaders to utilize their talent and creativity within a diverse, inclusive, innovative and empowering environment.
REPORTS TO: Director of Plant Engineering
SUMMARY
This position determines and implements best practices and methods for fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes to improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and overall plant flow. This position requires occasional travel for such tasks as training, investigation, field repair, and equipment commissioning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Evaluate production process methods to identify and suggest process improvements to supervisor
  
  
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  Use MRP and CAD software to create fixtures and tooling and route the jobs through manufacturing operations
  
  
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  Troubleshoot and suggest corrective actions on a timely basis, including root cause corrective action
  
  
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  Participate in project management and resolve relevant issues and complete tasks on time
  
  
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  Collaborate with operators to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of production challenges
  
  
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  Develop and coordinate technical training programs for direct and indirect labor, including orientation, process changes and updates and any other technical training needs
  
  
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  Assist Design Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program modifications
  
  
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  Qualification of new processes, including documentation, training and certification of production operators/technicians
  
  
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  Work independently with moderate supervision and deliver excellent results on time
  
  
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  Communicates well with customer, supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other personnel
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
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    High School diploma and 4-year Engineering degree preferred
    
    
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    0-2 years of experience in a Process Engineer role
    
    
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    Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
    
    
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    Must possess effective written, verbal and oral communication skills
    
    
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    Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
    
    
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    Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience a plus, as well as 5S methodology
    
    
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    Understands principles of Lean such as lead time reduction and SMED
    
    
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    Willing to work flexible shifts and change work schedules to support production
    
    
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    12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person
    
    
    KEY BEHAVIORS OF AN ACTIVELY ENGAGED PERSON
    
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      100% Responsibility
      
      
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      Trustworthy
      
      
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      Team Player
      
      
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      Clear Communicator
      
      
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      Empathetic
      
      
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      Humility
      
      
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      Emotional Self Control
      
      
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      Positive Attitude
      
      
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      Respectful of Others
      
      
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      Problem Solver
      
      
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      Agile
      
      
      TRAINING: Will take place at Headquarters location in Janesville, WI
      BENEFITS: 401K, Health Insurance, Vision/Dental Insurance, STD, LTD, Referral Bonus, Competitive Bonuses & more!

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