FORVIA · 15 hours ago
Injection Molding Process Engineer
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFaurecia is a global automotive and technology leader focused on sustainable mobility solutions. They are seeking a Process Engineer to ensure series production meets customer requirements and support continuous improvement processes in their manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY.
Automotive
Hiring Manager
Russ Dotson
Responsibilities
Ensure that series production meets customer requirements
Support to the continuous improvement process
Ensure the plant readiness to launch successful new programs
Manage and report key ME indicators
Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation
Equipment and tooling follow-up
Support the engineering change management process
Update manufacturing routines and work instructions
Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD)
Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application
Monitor capacity utilization
Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies
Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility
Support problem solving initiatives
Participate to the plant PDP
Support the continuous improvement process in following: Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space, Work conditions
Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment
Define plant layout to support new products launches
Lead the installation process of new machines and equipment
Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions)
Staff, train coach, assess and develop the plant manufacturing engineering team(direct or dotted line)
Support and train other networks/functions
Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)
Comply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of Human Resources
To uphold and reinforce the Code of Ethics and the Code of Management as it applies within Human Resources
Comply with and reinforce the appropriate Code of Ethics as it applies to the confidentiality of employee’s personal data and the protection of HR related documents
Manage ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability…)
Assist with additional tasks as assigned by company
Follow values established within Being Faurecia
Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability
Act in accordance with the behaviors as established in Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
Qualification
Required
Ensure that series production meets customer requirements
Support to the continuous improvement process
Ensure the plant readiness to launch successful new programs
Manage and report key ME indicators
Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation
Equipment and tooling follow-up
Support the engineering change management process
Update manufacturing routines and work instructions
Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD)
Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application
Monitor capacity utilization
Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies
Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility
Support problem solving initiatives
Participate to the plant PDP
Support the continuous improvement process in following: Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space, Work conditions
Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment
Define plant layout to support new products launches
Lead the installation process of new machines and equipment
Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions)
Staff, train coach, assess and develop the plant manufacturing engineering team (direct or dotted line)
Support and train other networks/functions
Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)
Comply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of Human Resources
To uphold and reinforce the Code of Ethics and the Code of Management as it applies within Human Resources
Comply with and reinforce the appropriate Code of Ethics as it applies to the confidentiality of employee's personal data and the protection of HR related documents
Manage ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability...)
Assist with additional tasks as assigned by company
Follow values established within Being Faurecia
Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability
Act in accordance with the behaviors as established in Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management
Preferred
Prior experience in robots including programming and trouble-shooting preferred
Prior Injection Molding processing and troubleshooting experience
Experience with PLC programming and/or troubleshooting a plus
Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System
Basic financial skills (costing, budget, investment)
Leadership skills and international mindset
Ability to interface with other functions - Networking capabilities
Fluent in English
Bachelor's degree preferred
3+ years of experience in Injection Molding, preferably in automotive
Hands-on experience with robotic application systems and automated dispensing equipment
Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and root cause analysis tools
A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex problems
Company
FORVIA
FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
10001+ employees
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