Production Engineer

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Production Engineer – DeQuincy, LA Production Engineer DeQuincy, LA Job Overview Performs production engineering functions/projects for the Asbury DeQuincy plant. Will assist in corporate wide initiatives as needed. This position must have the ability to analyze information, provide technical direction for process improvements, drive standards and report Manages No direct reports. Manages through influence and provides guidance and direction as a production engineering leader. Roles & Responsibilities Focus on production process by identifying methods to improve efficiency throughput rates, improve safety, lower production costs, and lower reject rates.

Evaluate front line technologies in commutation or classification to expand or improve processing capabilities utilizing lean and or six sigma methodologies. Implement new technology for process improvements– projects such as in line measuring system, PLC control monitoring, automation and robotics. Develop and manage project improvement list. Train, educate and support plant personnel in process control and improvement methods, new equipment operation, process changes, Root Cause Analysis & trouble shooting. Assist with the development of manufacturing standards and best practices including preventative maintenance process and documentation.

Participate and at times lead the development of HAZ OP evaluations, PFMEA and SOP development for specific manufacturing processes. Work with production to qualify new equipment and processes for “quality of design,” conformance to customer requirements. Preferred Experience/skills Educational Requirements 3+ years in industrial engineering work experience preferred Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred Work Schedule and Travel Requirements: The plants can run 3 shifts 24 hours/day 5 days a week and occasionally weekend shifts.

This is a salary position with responsibility of coverage to support a three-shift operation; regular work hours are approximately 40-48 hours per week 7:00am to 4:00pm or similar. Periodic travel to other Asbury plant locations will be required approximately 15-25% of the time project depending. Additional hours may be required to support business needs and completion of assigned projects.

Required Experience- Strong technical and analytical experience Ability to work independently and as a cross functional team member Strong skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access Problem solving abilities Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools: 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping preferred Design software such as CAD including CMMS systems preferred Mechanical background Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Benefits Overview: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401K Cash balance Pension plan Vacation and holidays This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice. Asbury Application For Employment (PDF) Fill out this application and submit it, along with your resume. Careers Form " • " indicates required fields Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name • First Last Position • Sales Manager Production Operator Production Engineer Other Email • Phone • Additional Comments Resume File • Max. file size: 50 MB. Submit Get Started When Performance Matters, Material Selection Matters.

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