Process Engineer - Aluminum Extrusion Production Unit

Division: BENTELER Automotive 
Functional Area: Engineering 
Career Level: Professional 
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time 
Weekly Working Hours: 40,00 
Required Languages: English 
Requisition ID: 40083 

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Process Engineer - Aluminum Extrusion Production Unit

Are you an innovative and driven Process Engineer passionate about optimizing aluminum extrusion processes? Join our dynamic team to play a pivotal role in developing, enhancing, and troubleshooting processes in our Aluminum Extrusion Production Unit.

Core Responsibilities:

• Expert Guidance: Provide expertise in alloy selection, processing rates, and feasibility for new business, contributing valuable insights for quoting new projects.

• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional continuous improvement (CIP) teams to elevate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including OEE, FFTQ, scrap reduction, schedule completion, and on-time deliveries.

• Quality Enhancement: Work closely with the quality engineer in root cause analysis to swiftly resolve quality issues while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Enhanced Productivity: Partner with Die shop technicians to elevate the quality and productivity of aluminum extrusions.

• Documentation and Standards: Develop, revise, and document essential standards including Standard Work Instructions (SWI), Extrusion Process Standards (EPS), and Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to optimize operations.

• Equipment Planning and Optimization: Participate in new equipment planning (capex), defining Statements of Requirements (SOR) for suppliers, and identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.

• Project Implementation: Support successful implementation of new projects, engineering and process changes to enhance product quality and delivery while minimizing costs.

• Data Analysis and Troubleshooting: Collect and analyze process data, troubleshoot process issues, and drive optimization efforts using continuous improvement and root cause analysis techniques.

• Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety procedures, proactively identify unsafe behaviors or conditions, and take corrective actions as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Metallurgical Science from an accredited institution.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Forming – Aluminum Extrusion, and at least 1 year of experience in Measurement – GD&T.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform light work, occasional walking and standing, with limited carrying, lifting, and climbing.

If you're passionate about process enhancement, adept at problem-solving, and ready to make an impact in aluminum extrusion production, we invite you to join our team. Be a catalyst for innovation and efficiency – apply now to drive excellence in our Aluminum Extrusion Production Unit!

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