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• Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Blue Ridge Industries, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 custom injection molder located in Winchester, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer. Manufacturing operations run 3 shifts 5 days per week. Weekends are scheduled based on customer requirements. Molding Machines range from 85 Ton to 750 Ton. In addition, we operate an automatic spray paint booth line.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, methods, materials, safety and quality. Focus of this position will be on the development and application of advanced technologies including automation, production methods, and lean manufacturing systems to reduce material waste, improve quality, increase output, and decrease downtime to improve profitability. Other duties will include:

• Identify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturing.
• Develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics and key process indicators.
• Initiate, manage and participate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projects.
• Assists R & D effort to implement new products or process into production.
• Develops FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Flow Analysis, etc.).
• Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc.
• Manages Plant Safety Program and follows all city, state and federal regulatory legislation (RE: OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST’s; CERCLA, ECRA, SARA, DOT, etc.).
• Evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technology.
• Provides training, as required, to associates.
• Manages Quality Assurance to monitor and document quality standards.

Requirements:

To be considered for this position, the following is required (unless otherwise specified):

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Prior related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing processes involving injection molding, automatic spray painting, and robotics would be ideal.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience working with Solidworks preferred
• Excellent project management skills
• Demonstrably strong leadership ability / qualities
• Proven ability to work within budget and timescales
• Awareness of health and safety issues
• Highly efficient, well organized and self-motivated / self-directed
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks
• Flexibility in stressful situations
• Ability to positively interact with all levels of the organization in a team environment
• Willing & able to work on weekends (when necessary)