Title: Process Engineer
Location: McCalla, Alabama, United States
FLSA Status: Exempt
Level: Professional
Who are we:
Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 600 vehicle models around the world. In 2022, about 40% of the world’s electric cars were carrying Antolin components.
With over 130 plants in 25 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through over seventy years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.
We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.
As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.
What we offer our employees:
You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities. We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience. You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector. You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies. We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.
Mission: (Brief statement of job’s primary purpose. Maximum of 2-4 sentences):
The aim of this position is to operate the process in an efficient manager while maintaining a high degree of quality on the production floor to exceed customer expectations.
Essential Functions of Role:
Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities Participate in APQP Team as Process Engineering representative. Review process for material savings, scrap reduction, material –handling reduction, and operator efficiency improvements, making recommendations, and implementing upon approval. Determine best method to salvage non-conforming material. Develop new production methods using engineering fundamentals. Develop and implement new production equipment to improve quality of product, improve efficiency and reduce scrap. Develop plant layout to improve process flow and minimize material handling. Formulate, update, and enter Bill of Materials (BOM) in software system. Conduct capacity studies. Develop internal quotations for new products as needed. Program water jets. Develop the DFMEA, DFM/A and other engineering disciplines if specified by the customer. Provide support for machinery and equipment failure troubleshoot and repair. Develop and implement Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and robot program modifications for product and process changes. Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements. Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes. Plan preventative maintenance. Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions. Maintain quality and safety standards and ensure they are upheld. Stay current with technological advancements. Receive, catalogue, and store production parts and quotes for engineering drawings. Store Customer Supplied labels used for samples, or non-production run products. Review quarterly records for expiration of retention and review with Manufacturing Engineering Manager before disposal. Assist in training new employees on operation of equipment. Able to be on called on for emergency/planned events.
Essential Common Requirements for All Employees:
Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements. Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements. Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of Antolin information requirements. Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time. Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels. Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.
What we are looking for:
Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Engineering
(Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.)
Years of Experience Required:
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with industrial processes or related. Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry, preferred. Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, FANUC, and ABB and PLC robotics programming. Experience in layout and process flow. Experience with Minitab, preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) Excellent Microsoft Office and SAP skills, including structuring for BOM and routings. Good knowledge of AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, Studio 5000, and PLC. Excellent knowledge of PFMEA and DFEMA. Good knowledge in measurement statistical analysis and robotics troubleshooting. Good knowledge of electrical theory, control components, and automation. Good knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO 14001: 2015. Basic knowledge of state estimators. Knowledge of SCADA systems and KPIs. Strong work ethic and ability to work as a member of a team and individually. Excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Travel Required: 0%
Physical Ability Requirements:
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently Movement (Walking): Frequently Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly
Work Environment:
Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
Personal protective equipment is required
Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.
May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
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