Process Engineer (Finance)
Process Engineer
We are looking for a Process Engineer responsible for process oversight and standardization to achieve business targets, with a focus on meeting both customer and Oerlikon standards. The Process Engineer will identify, implement, and sustain process improvements within the organization. The primary focus will be driving continuous improvement across all service-based businesses in local coating centers, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing overall operational performance.
Your Responsibilities
• Drive continuous improvement activities with the goal of increasing profitability, improving efficiency, eliminating waste, building process knowledge, and developing a sustainable culture.
• Establish and implement Oerlikon Continuous Improvement methodology demonstrated through use of LEAN and other Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Conduct through analysis of existing processes to identify areas of improvement
• Apply Lean principles to streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies
• Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to identify root causes of issues and track improvements.
• Work closely with teams to drive and manage change initiatives.
• Develop training programs and materials to ensure successful implementation of process improvements
• Lead and execute improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
• Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight areas of improvement to improve process cost, lead times, and equipment downtime. (process protocols control and or trending's, CONQ trending, others)
• Standardize, & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Work Instructions (WI) for all processes within the facility.
• Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business. (new equipment, new coating products, specialized customer requirements)
• Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned, & released to operations in line with internal SOP's along with CSC and service team.
• Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting supporting expansion and PTT.
- Work side to side with CSC team in order to support and standardize all processes/machines.
Your Profile
- Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials. In absence of a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Certified Six Sigma and Lean professional
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
- Ability to generate and clearly present technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Self-motivated- ability to work independently with minimum guidance
- Ability to take direction from others
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others
- Organized with a high attention to detail
- Pivots easily from failure
- Proficient in use of AutoCAD
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.
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Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.
Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $109K to $133K base salary. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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