Process Engineer

About the role

Kyocera AvX is hiring a Process Engineer in Erie, PA, reporting to the Operations Manager. The engineer designs, implements, optimizes and maintains manufacturing facility production processes, oversees an assigned area of the facility and supports manufacturing goals by improving operations and troubleshooting engineering issues.

Key responsibilities

• Plan project details, methods and scope of work under the guidance of senior personnel
• Coordinate design and development of projects so they meet specifications
• Provide direct supervision of a team of production personnel when needed
• Prepare materials for training and write training manuals, operating procedures and process instructions
• Act as liaison with equipment manufacturers on process and machinery improvements
• Run tests, interpret results and prepare reports on project outcomes
• Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety policies, quality regulations and standards while keeping costs optimal
• Identify and solve production problems through testing and collaboration with other departments
• Troubleshoot machinery and give technical support to production staff, including during preventative maintenance
• Create and manage project plans for continuous improvement initiatives and analyze the manufacturability of new products
• May handle hazardous waste

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Continuous improvement and problem solving
• Deployment and monitoring of key indicators
• Formalization and transmission of knowledge and skills
• Project management and innovation