DynaEnergetics Hiring for Manufacturing Process Engineer at Blum, TX Full Time

Job Summary

This position is located in Blum, Texas, roughly 50 miles south of Fort Worth, Texas.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for evaluating and optimizing existing manufacturing processes and recommending new manufacturing methods to reduce cost, waste and lead time and improve product quality in Assembly Operations & Energetics. He/she will work side-by-side with DynaEnergetics management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring DynaEnergetics’ business methods in line with its financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes and continuously improves manufacturing processes through the application of Lean Six Sigma tools and knowledge to ensure superior product quality, reduced cycle times, lead times, and minimize overall manufacturing costs.
• Special project design and implementation (capital equipment, flow, automation, support equipment).
• Interacts with product, equipment, parts and tooling vendors to evaluate requirements according to quality standards and specifications.
• Provides engineering support to Assembly Operations and Energetics production departments to provide trouble shooting capabilities and assists in resolving technical problems.
• Interacts with Process Engineering, R&D and Product Line Management in Germany ensuring timely updates on new product/changes to existing products, and develops, configures and optimizes manufacturing processes from inception through start up and production certification.
• Responsible for Assembly Operations & Energetics sustain engineering by updating manufacturing routers and BOM’s, reflecting accurate standard costs in ERP system.
• Prepares Assembly Operations & Energetics capital expenditure requests and acts as the project manager for the project once approved.
• Supports the organization’s continuous improvement program through coaching, teaching and mentoring employees as a key member of the Operational Excellence group.
• Actively assists in the development of organizational key performance indicators (KPI) and determines ways to continuously improve them in conjunction with department heads to achieve the company’s business goals.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout with respective manufacturing area.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished- product and process capabilities, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; analyzes data and trends to estimate future requirements.
• Prepares product and process s by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Authorizations

Authorized to sign in accordance with DynaEnergetics financial authorization limits. Authorized to spend approved CAPEX and budgeted expenses in accordance with DynaEnergetics financial authorization limits.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• 10+ years in quality and/or process engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience preferably in high volume system assembly line environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Project Management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies including breakdown analysis/Root cause analysis, CAPA and FMEA.
• Demonstrated capabilities in PLC, drive, robotics, and CNC programming; and other industrial automation preferred.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills to address BOM errors and variances, and provide input on standard costs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization, English being a requirement
• Ability to work in a global, fast paced cross functional team
• Well organized and proactive
• Proficiency in German would be beneficial
• Act as project champion with new product implementation projects pertaining to Assembly Operations & Energetics areas
• Working knowledge of explosives and explosive safety.
• Must have ability to acquire ATF Certification (previous certification accepted).
• Previous experience with hazardous materials handling a plus.

PD/WC Disclaimer

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description does not create a contract of employment, and is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities of the position. Additional duties may be assigned in addition to those listed.

DMC values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. DMC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person