Process Engineer

At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website ( for more information about who we are.
The Process Engineer will support the reduction of manufacturing cost while increasing productivity using developed manufacturing skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager. Implement and control optimized manufacturing processes to ensure consistent productivity and improved quality.
Responsibilities:

• Analyze production processes, procedures, tooling and equipment to determine capacity to perform at required level
• Actively participate in Kaizen support efforts
• Process improvements that result in realized cost savings
• Provide expertise in areas of machining, material flow and process flow
• Develop innovative ideas and alternative methods to be cost competitive
• Construct RFE's with ROI. Runnoff and launch new equipment to meet quality, and productivity requirements to achieve timely ROI.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control. Analyze root causes, map processes and propose & implement corrective actions.
• Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and drive process improvements to improve OEE.
• Working with Quality and Production to determine and validate root cause. Drive permanent corrective actions to eliminate root cause with preventative actions to sustain and prevent reoccurrence.
• Work with Quality to train operators on new processes or equipment.
• Experience designing and developing fixtures and tooling for manufacturing effectiveness
• Ability to use SolidWorks, Mastercam for design and additive manufacturing.
• Tooling and fixture design
• Design, maintain & improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality & efficiency while reducing cost
• Evaluate and solve or assist with evaluating day-to-day problems. Experienced in using and driving Engineering Change Management disciplines
• Analyze & plan efficient production workflow utilizing best practice methods & engineered time standards
• Develop and implement Standard Work Instructions & Operational Control Plans
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• 4-year Engineering degree (mechanical or industrial)
• 5 years experience in manufacturing preferably in metal fabrication, wood fabrication or machining intense environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze Takt times for improved efficiency and utilization
• Mechanical acumen (hands-on knowledge of mechanics)
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• CNC experience a plus
• Music Experience a plus
• Problem solving abilities a must
• D365 experience preferred
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Requires periods of sedentary work, daily standing and walking on shop floor
• Requires repetitive upper body movement - keyboard and monitor use
• Visual and hearing acuity