Process Engineer

As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.

Process Engineer

Objective:

The objective of the Process Engineering position is to implement, maintain and continuously improve NDS’ Quality, Cost and Delivery systems in Operations. These areas shall include new and/or existing processes and systems necessary to achieve NDS/NORMA’s Vision, Mission, and Business Plan goals.

Essential Functions of the Job and Responsibilities:

Include the following. *Other duties may be assigned

• Quoting for new and existing business (backup to Manager)
• Planning Process engineering deliverables and ensuring the overall execution of Process related engineering requirement
• Reviewing drawings from other Disciplines
• Maintain Master Plant Layout (AutoCAD)
• Planning and implementation of new projects to ensure that deliverables are issued on schedule, project milestone dates are met, and given tasks are completed within the allowed budget;
• Lead Problem Solving activities related to processes, identifying root cause and implementing actions to mitigate reoccurrence
• Lead PFMEA activities
• Lead Control Plans
• Develop / update documents and maintain Document Control
• Creation and maintenance of Bill of Material (BOM)
• Capital Expenditure Requests and management
• Develop, implement and maintains process standardization
• Make process optimizations to drive improvements
• Incorporate Kaizen activities to champion
• Drive Safety and Ergonomics improvements
• Improvement of overall plant efficiency (productivity, quality, cost)
• Visual Management activities (floor markings, visual boards for tooling and other misc. items)
• Maintains compliance to the ISO certified quality system in cooperation with all company functions, with direct responsibility for all applicable operating procedures and instructions in Manufacturing.
• Provides training and support to personnel in manufacturing areas relating to Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing and Process Efficiency.
• Establishing communication channels
• Practice and promote NBS Tools
• Test ability of machines to perform tasks using precision measuring instruments and following specifications
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position will require the applicant to work cross-functionally with all manufacturing and engineering departments within the organization to successfully drive and implement engineering best practices.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 1 to 3 years related experience in a manufacturing plant
• Ability to manage multi-disciplined team environment using key metrics and problem-solving tools. (Required)
• Quotation of new and existing business
• Experience in Cost of Quality (COQ) and Statistical Process Control.
• Knowledgeable in process mistake-proofing through tooling & fixturing.
• Knowledgeable in Internal Auditing procedures.
• Experience with ISO quality systems. (Preferred)
• Ability to participate in and execute related activities defined in the Advanced Product Quality Planning / Production Part Approval Process policies. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of and utilization in standard mechanical gauging instruments. (Preferred)
• Injection Molding Processing (Preferred)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minitab
• Syspro/ ERP System
• Solid works
• Wind chill
• Bill of Material
• Kaizen/LEAN Training
• Working knowledge of MS Office and CAD programs (Preferred)
• Time & Motion Studies (Preferred)
• Clear understanding of injection molding
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or related field
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (Preferred)
  
  

Location: On site at NDS Lithia Springs, GA plant

NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets. Enjoy Speed. Adapt Fast. Don’t’ hesitate – take action, apply today and join our team!

NDS, Inc.,

465 Riverside Pwk.

Lithia Springs, GA

www.ndspro.com/careers