Process Engineer

Duties / Responsibilities:

The duties of this position include a wide variety of responsibilities and authorities in the area of continuous improvement and process engineering.  This position must be able to facilitate the generation of cost savings ideas, organize, plan, use computer software and work in a team environment. This position must also be able to become proficient in solid modeling and drafting in CAD using Siemens NX and Solidworks. This position assists in establishing and verifying the manufacturing process for production parts and assemblies.  The result of the process engineering work is specific and complete instructions to all departments and suppliers via operation sheets, process control records (PCR) and routings in regard to the use of material, tooling, fixtures, gages, machinery and processes.  At this planning stage, close cooperation and good communication with manufacturing, quality control and production control are necessary to prevent quality problems and scheduling difficulties and to assure an efficient and smooth process flow.

Continuous Improvement:

• Primary role for this position is continuous improvement coordinator and liaison

           with corporate staff.

• Idea generation, monitoring, calculating savings, documenting and completing of CI tracker for corporate staff.
• Attend and represent the company at all scheduled meetings for Continuous Improvement reporting and updates.
• Scope includes Operations Excellence and Procurement Initiatives.

As time permits this position will have the following duties:

Manufacturing Process Engineering:

Establish processes, using information from quoting and the process review meetings, to create routings in Visual Manufacturing through Part maintenance, material specification and engineering masters.

• Design and make drawings for production parts, assemblies, tooling, gages and fixtures for manufacturing and inspection. Check and approve operation sheets, PCR sheets and tooling drawings. Model and draft (as required) operation sheets and  tooling drawings.  Research deviations from planned process (trouble shooting on shop floor) and recommend and/or  incorporate corrective actions. Review and incorporate changes from manufacturing and quality control.   Assisting in preparing estimates for Job Proposals requested by our customers.

• Assist in establishing and implementing in-process Inspection planning. Work with customers and suppliers, as required, to resolve issues and establish processes. Review established processes with manufacturing and quality control to reduce required in-process inspection, while ensuring the quality of the process including support and active participation in the New Product Development Cycle.  Work with Quality Engineers and Inspectors to develop efficient and effective quality plans.
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) preparation and implementation and work closely with Quality and Manufacturing personnel to analyze and improve its effectiveness.
• Support and assist in Tool Mapping and other process control methods.

     Perform certain other related work and other initiatives based on requests from your immediate supervisor.

     Actively participate in the certification and audit process of ISO 13485 and AS 9100.

This position affects the quality of our products.  It researches deviations from planned process (trouble shooting on shop floor) and determines cause. It has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and quality system. It is to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions.  It is to control further processing and delivery of non-conforming product until a deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

The overall objective of this position is to be a dynamic participant in achieving the company's goal to manufacture profitably quality products and deliver them on time to our customers.

EEO STATEMENT: Paragon Medical is committed to maintaining an inclusive, safe, and respectful working environment for all employees, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnic background, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religious belief, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or impending citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employees should be able to work and learn in a safe yet stimulating atmosphere and Paragon Medical will not tolerate intimidating, hostile, abusive, or offensive behaviors in our workplace. Paragon does not condone such conduct, which will be considered harassment or inappropriate conduct and is strictly prohibited.