Process Engineer from Complete Staffing

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to become part of our team located in North Haven, CT.  The Process Engineer will provide technical support on quality issues by conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.  This position will partner with maintenance and manufacturing on developing continuous improvement projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Interfaces with customers, vendors, in-house sales and manufacturing staff on quality issues, by conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective action.
• Observes current conditions and identifies challenges at work centers by collaborating with maintenance and manufacturing in order to develop continuous improvement projects which require engineering involvement from concept to implementation.
• Participates and leads USW Lean activities.
• Provides technical expertise in all facets of the USW manufacturing process, including productivity, safety, quality and 5S housekeeping.
• Identifies the need for new manufacturing equipment by conducting: ROI calculations; net payback analysis; the review of contract/terms for machine qualification; and qualifying potential equipment builders as well as third party vendors (i.e. electrical/HVAC/plumbing/data network services, structural professional engineers, industrial rigging/crane/floor trenching contractor services).
• Maintains and provides CAD layouts of the existing and newly located equipment in the plant.
• Coordinate with manufacturing potential machine downtime and scheduling challenges while maintaining the original equipment installation target date.
• Provide technical expertise on processes related to the rolling industry including industrial cleaning technology; wire straightening; and inline/offline gaging for Shaped Wire metrology/measurement.
• Provide support to areas outside of the Engineering area including procurement, quality assurance, maintenance, and production.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and Quality tools and systems.
• Proficient with computer, CAD or other technology needed to accomplish goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as work in a team environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting targeted due dates.