Process Engineer

Company: ESAB USA
Location: Hanover
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas: Manual welding and cutting equipment Welding consumables Welding automation Cutting systems Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents. Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding. ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete.

Position Summary

The Process Engineer plans, initiates, and performs manufacturing activities for major projects as well as develops and maintains manufacturing processes associated with specific product lines and equipment. This person will direct supporting personnel on projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops/implements new processes as well as maintains existing processes with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost optimization. Prepare supporting documentation to substantiate said changes to the process.
• Ensures EH&S considerations during design and/or making significant changes to facility.
• Design, plan and layout plant systems, equipment, workstations, and facilities based upon general concepts/requirements minimizing required floor space. Work with Maintenance and/or outside contractors on the electrical, ventilation, and compressed air requirements for such areas.
• Update computer system (SAP/PC Based) to make changes to processes and routings.
• Participate with multi-functional teams to solve production problems.
• Must be a team worker, self-motivated, innovative, have well-disciplined engineering habits and be able to communicate clearly and concisely-both written and verbally.
• Specify OEM's equipment that would improve processes, productivity, and quality. Prepare substantiating documentation to support installation of said equipment.
• Coordinate installation of equipment with participating departments, outside vendors and contractors.
• Start-up and trouble-shoot new or redesigned equipment. Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee the functionality of systems including, but not limited to, compressed air, dust collection, HVAC, waste water and the building.
• Work with Quality, R&D and Manufacturing to resolve/improve quality issues with products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Zero to five years of experience as an Engineer in Manufacturing in related industry preferred or equivalent.
• Proficiency in working with PC's to include AutoCad/Excel/Word/Project Manager.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization and able to lead teams.

The ESAB Group Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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