Manufacturing Engineer

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
United States, California, Benicia
6166 Egret Court (Show on map)
Sep 27, 2024
Description Evaluate and improve on resin, filming and prepreg manufacturing techniques by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and materials, conferring with process engineering and soliciting observations from operators. Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and implement corrective measures. Develop robust set of process KPIs and monitor them regularly Create procedures and provide training and coaching to manufacturing operators Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools or equipment Plan and execute equipment, process and /or equipment qualifications Own PFMEA for process and implement countermeasures for top RPN failure modes Plan and direct maintenance and facility engineers for improvement of equipment. Assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades. Develop and implement continuous improvement of resin, filming and prepreg processes. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Promotes good housekeeping standards and initiates corrective action of hazardous and unsafe conditions in the plant. Special assignments and projects assigned by the Plant Manager. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (required) Bachelors of Chemical Engineering (required) High School (required) Experience Prior experience as a supervisor (preferred) 3 years: Aerospace (in management with production and quality control - composites, prepreg manufacturing preferred) (required) Skills MS Outlook (required) MS PowerPoint (required) MS Excel (required) MS Word (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)