Job Details
Position Title: Process Engineer - Insulated Line
Location: Houston, TX
Role Overview:
The Process Engineer for Precision Glass Industries' new insulated line in Houston is in a critical position responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of the insulated line. This role is essential for meeting production expectations, maintaining high-quality glass products, and promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and housekeeping within the facility.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
Operations:
- Operate an insulated line, meeting schedule and productivity standards and optimizing production processes.
- Ensure that the line operates within specified parameters to meet production targets.
- Implement production plans and make necessary adjustments to optimize throughput.
- Develop the targets of the insulated line receipts for the different types of glasses keeping quality and distortion in specification.
Machine Maintenance:
- Conduct routine inspections of the line equipment to ensure it is well-maintained and in good working condition.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to address any equipment issues promptly and minimize downtime.
- Schedule base in production program and oversee preventive maintenance activities to avoid breakdowns and downtime.
- Implement machinery ownership and autonomous maintenance through operation team.
Headcount:
- Recruit, train, and supervise operators for the tempering line.
- Set performance expectations and ensure operators are trained in safety, quality, and machine operation.
- Monitor operator performance and provide feedback for improvement.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that insulated glass products meet company standards and customer specifications.
- Conduct quality checks at various stages of production and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Document and track quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Production Efficiency:
- Continuously analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement to meet OTD targets.
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity.
- Monitor production output and work towards meeting or exceeding production targets.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by enforcing safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards related to production.
Accountability and Reporting:
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure the performance of the insulated line.
- Prepare regular reports on production, quality, and maintenance activities for management review.
- Hold team members accountable for meeting targets and following established processes.
Housekeeping and Organization:
- Enforce cleanliness and organization standards within the production area to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
- Implement 5S principles (Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) for housekeeping and organization.
Training and Development:
- Identify training needs for operators and maintenance staff and facilitate training programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
Communication:
- Maintain open and effective communication channels with other departments such as quality control, logistics, and management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize processes.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual Communications.
- Teamwork, productivity, and objectives oriented.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (preferred).
- Prior experience in glass or similar manufacturing processes.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.