Dixon Valve seeks a Process Engineer to join their Boss Division in Chestertown, Maryland. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support for all facets of manufacturing. You will help optimize processes through sequence of operations, work holding and fixture design, and creation of work instructions. You will research and recommend methods and/or equipment that will improve quality and reduce production costs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define or assist in defining manufacturing process steps and sequences of operations
• Develop man/machine cycle time documentation based on process / process steps
• Develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow.
• Develop working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents.
• Improve existing operations for increased quality, productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, report findings, and recommend solutions.
• Identify and recommend ways to reduce production costs.
• Work with other departments to estimate manufacturing costs, and cost reduction activities.
• Evaluates raw materials and their effect on the process and makes recommendations on appropriate changes.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – Working with people across all levels within the manufacturing process, they must be able to communicate thoughts and new ideas effectively
• Calm under pressure – Must be able to troubleshoot at an advanced level. Manufacturing issues can delay production, they must be able to come up with effective working solutions quickly
• Hands On and Self Motivated – At least 50% of this work is conducted on the shop floor and will require a certain level of understanding of machine operation.
• Commercial awareness – must be able to correlate manufacturing cost to part price
• Critical/logical thinking – Assess manufacturing processes, document existing or potential issues, evaluate potential solutions and implement best practices to reduce defects, rework and scrap.
• Excellent computer skills – design, simulation and office products are essential to this role
• Analytical skills – Analyze and interpret data and make data-driven decisions, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Creative thinking and excellent problem solving skills – Must be able to solve problems in unique and innovative ways. Willing to challenge traditional wisdom to see past what is established.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Process Engineering

• Experience working with sand castings, machined castings, or CNC machined metal parts
• SolidWorks Experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization