Process Engineer

Dixon Valve seeks a Process Engineer to join their Boss Division in Chestertown, Maryland.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support for all facets of manufacturing using sound engineering principles to maintain and improve processes, develop work holding, design fixtures, and create work instructions.
Excellent communication skills are required as you will be interacting with associates at all levels.
Primary Responsibilities: Define or assist in defining manufacturing process steps and sequences of operations Develop man/machine cycle time documentation based on process / process steps Develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow.
Develop working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents.
Evaluate and improve existing processes to reduce machine cycle time and enhance product quality Investigate manufacturing issues, report findings, and recommend solutions.
Identify and recommend methods or equipment that will improve quality and reduce production costs.
Work with other departments to estimate manufacturing costs, and cost reduction activities.
Evaluate the effects raw materials and other process variables have on product properties and recommend appropriate changes.
Competencies: Excellent communication skills – Working with people across all levels within the manufacturing process, they must be able to communicate thoughts and new ideas effectively Calm under pressure – Must be able to troubleshoot at an advanced level.
Manufacturing issues can delay production, they must be able to come up with effective working solutions quickly Hands On and Self Motivated – At least 50% of this work is conducted on the shop floor and will require a certain level of understanding of machine operation.
Commercial awareness – must be able to correlate manufacturing cost to part price Critical/logical thinking – Assess manufacturing processes, document existing or potential issues, evaluate potential solutions and implement best practices to reduce defects, rework and scrap.
Excellent computer skills – design, simulation and office products are essential to this role Analytical skills – Analyze and interpret data and make data-driven decisions, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Creative thinking and excellent problem solving skills – Must be able to solve problems in unique and innovative ways.
Willing to challenge traditional wisdom to see past what is established.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required and are subject to change.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law.
This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.
Experience Required 1 year(s): 1-5 years of Process Engineering background Preferred Experience working with sand castings, machined castings, or CNC machined metal parts SolidWorks Experience Education Required Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization