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SCHERDEL North America

Senior Process Technician

SCHERDEL North America, Muskegon, Michigan, United States, 49444

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JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for development of new production processes and evaluating existing processes to increase stamping and bending efficiencies. For new production processes, the Senior Process Technician will complete feasibility studies, assess designs to determine stamping and bending tooling, processes, and integration of efficiencies for increased profit margins. For the evaluation of existing process, the Senior Process Technician supports all areas of production through the troubleshooting process should machines not be producing at full capacity, educate and influence machine operators and supervisors on troubleshooting methodology and implementation of resolution, and performance of mechatronics (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical) process solutions. The Senior Process Technician will lead teams throughout Scherdel North America to ensure transfer of technical knowledge and development of best practice standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead and execute the transfer technology to/from Germany, Mexico, and other Scherdel facility locations

Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving rates, efficiencies, yields, and changeovers

Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop cost-effective and working production process

Introduces new processes and technologies throughout Scherdel North America

Provides technical support for programming and troubleshooting of programmable logic controls (PLC's)

Supports the increase of automation and integration for vision systems within the technical processes and production

Support the composition of process documentation and operating manuals

Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems

Develop, configure, and optimize innovative solutions and industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification

Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards

Collect, prepare, record, and transcribe data and present results in professional reports

Work with and coordinate activities with colleagues located in Germany, Mexico, and other locations.

Advise on corrective actions

Ensure projects are completed effectively and on time

Research and present new manufacturing technology to management for purchase

Works according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, as well as customer quality requirements.

FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: 10+ years experience in the automotive spring industry, required

Completion of apprenticeship OR on-the-job training and compensatory technical college education, required

Bi-lingual (English and German), required Experience leading teams, required

Skills:

Ability to complete troubleshooting tasks independently

Must be comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment

Must work well individually, as well as in a team environment

Self-directed with excelled decision making skills

Time Management

Results Driven

Thoroughness

Communication

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Position Environment:

Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8‑12 hours

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, if required

Ability to work on repetitive tasks

Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment

Travel (international and domestic) may be required

Daily use of technologies included long periods of time using computer, technical software, and machine programming

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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