Process Engineer III
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Job DescriptionThe Process Engineer III provides technical support for process planning, control, and improvements. Involves the different phases of Rheem Manufacturing engineering projects from concept through on-going production. The incumbent participates in critical activities, such as design and evaluation of processes, tooling, product costing, and preparation of specifications for bids and proposals. The individual assists in monitoring and maintaining technological control over all processes while providing continual technical guidance to support improvements to these processes. This position performs engineering and technical procedures providing economical manufacturing methods to accomplish optimum utilization of machines, tooling, equipment, facilities, quality and timely production. Technical guidance is provided to others as required in the liaison role between production and all other functional areas of the company.This position impacts the company by developing and implementing advanced manufacturing processing and cost estimating, improving manufacturing techniques and effecting cost reductions where engineering knowledge and background are necessary. This position is a technical resource to the other functions in the company.This position will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, Alabama. Responsibilities

• Determine the most efficient workstation layout, machines, tools, and operations required to develop optimum line balance for sequential operations. Devises and develops the use of substitute equipment, tools, and operations to overcome production schedule or technical problems.
• Plan and design complex production dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and cutting tools. Develop improvements of special hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment. After design, monitors and controls fabrication progress, establishes estimates of time, material and labor costs on projects submitted. Examples of complex projects are those involving progressive dies, machine tool specifications, welding/fabricating cells and acquisition of process developments new and unique to Rheem. Project management methods and reports are used to monitor the projects.
• Participate in productivity and quality improvements by investigation, analyzing and estimating cost reduction in proposed major changes involving department layouts, methods and operation sequence, machine utilization, tools, jigs, fixtures, and the introduction of automation.
• Investigate availability of special machines, restrictions of workplace layout and available facilities prior to estimation material, labor, and machine costs. Obtains necessary data from various sources such as research and development engineering, quality control, and material costs required to support specific items of equipment or production schedules. Reviews and directs the integration of this information as facets of cost into bid proposals.
• Investigate new process technologies. Determines adaptability to Rheem facilities and product designs. Prepares specifications, appropriations, and initiates purchases of capital equipment and oversees their installation and implementation.
• Develop capability requirements and acceptance criteria for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Recommend and develop flow layouts.
• Analyze all manufacturing and procedural proposals to determine the most feasible methods, the probable capital or expense expenditure requirements and the estimated total cost. Prepare and present both oral and written reports to management along with detailed justification of recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating the condition and providing recommendations as to the effective maintenance of process equipment.
• Investigate and provide solutions for process issues to reduce defects, scrap, or re-work to improve the quality of the product and productivity of the plant.
• Determine ways to reduce work-in-process, finished goods inventories, raw materials, or non-value-added activities to aid in controlling operating cost of the facility.
• Interpret instructions and company policy to employees such as ISO 9000 documentation. Maintain standards of performance and training of new personnel, discipline good employee management relations, improvement of costs and quantity and quality of work of employees.
• Plan, devise and document engineering information such as operation sequences, materials, machines, equipment, tooling, and processes required to manufacture, fabricate, assemble or process electrical, mechanical, sheet metal or non-ferrous components, assemblies and systems of minimum material, labor and machine costs.
• Develop and compile specifications or operating parameters for production materials and/or processes.
• Conduct analytical tests to determine quality of materials, comparative tests to determine quality of paints or other coating materials and specifications for any materials requiring processing during manufacture.
• Prepare and document the specifications prescribing the physical or chemical means of pre-treatment for metallic surfaces for effective welding or coating materials.
• Consult with and advise other functional areas of the plant in the solution of material and processing problems and in the interpretation and application of processing procedures.
• Contact vendors and manufacturers in the development and investigation of new materials or processes and in determining the application of new or substitute materials.
• Participate in matrix organization project teams in leadership or contributory roles. He/she is responsible with the team for schedules, project effectiveness, and timely management reporting and cost control.
• Perform liaison role between other functions of the company as it effects manufacturing. The incumbent facilitates the exchange of information and resolves issues in product design, product process capability, information systems and facility issues.
• Review and analyze product drawings, technical data, product samples and other available information on assigned projects for cost and manufacturability.
• Review and analyze drawing and specifications to estimate cost of purchased or manufactured components and assemblies.
• Process planning, including inter and intra departmental material handling methods and storage.
• Recommend and develop process flow layouts.
• Perform Make vs. Buy analyses using activity-based costing techniques for decision purposes.
• Serve on Product Development Teams advising designs for manufacturing and assembly concepts for new and redesigns of product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with five 5+years' experience or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) with 20+ years' experience working in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering Department for a manufacturing company and demonstrated ability to perform job duties.
• Possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical engineering principles to complete significant assignments. Ability to apply SPC techniques for evaluating and making improvements.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively at the engineering technical level with people in and outside the company.
• Must possess effective verbal and written skills to communicate technical analysis of problems and reports.
• Fluent in PC software applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, presentation and project management a must.
• No travel restrictions.
• Must have excellent communication skills to deal effectively with other functional areas of the company.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.Independent thought, good judgment, problem solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects a must.
• AutoCAD or similar computer aided drafting.
• Knowledgeable in tooling, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers and industrial electrical control systems.
• Significant Project management experience, excellent organizational skills and a proven record of successfully leading and directing projects and process improvements a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering with 3+ years' experience
• Working knowledge of Pro-E
• Concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing a plus.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.#LI-RK1#LI-OnsiteAbout UsAt Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.