Senior Process Engineer

Operations Alajuela, Costa Rica


Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Process Engineer 

Shift:                      Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Job Summary:
      

The engineering department is looking for a new process engineer who is eager to learn, grow and that loves developing innovative solutions to complex challenges in the cable assembly area. You will collaborate in a high-performance team, while providing an outstanding customer experience based on Samtec’s DNA.

Essencial Functions:

  1. Coordinate/complete all time-studies on new/existing products and processes as required by Operations.
  2. Develop current and future-state Value-Stream Maps of new and existing processes and develop a method for identifying and reducing Non-Value-Added labor and other wastes.
  3. Perform Data analysis related to Productivity/Output/Yield improvement as well as downtime reduction or other business KPI’s.
  4. Identify and implement method improvements including process, tooling, floor layout, machine, etc. Support/lead process/product transfer requirements and deliverables.
  5. Use of Lean Manufacturing Techniques such as Push/Pull, kanban, One-Piece Flow, TOC as well as risk analysis using FMEA and process control (SPC).
  6. Assist and support all local and global satellite facilities in operation-related issues including but not limited to routings, BOM, and operator efficiency and productivity.
  7. Must work well with all external and internal customers. Able to manage a project portfolio based on priorities and resource allocation.
  8. Work on continuous improvement projects aligned with KPI’s.
  9. Any other job-related functions as requested by management.
“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

Requirements:

  • Industrial/process engineer baccalaureate or licenciatura degree.
  • 5-8 year experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing enviroment o similar experience in a manufacturing environment).
  • Professional English proficiency and engineering tech literated.
  • Skillful in data analysis using Excel, Minitab.
  • Skillfull in problem/root cause analysis.
  • Great team work(member/leader) & communication skills.
  • Proactive & eager to improve.
  • Proeficient when working under pressure.
  • HDR Product knowledge(desearable).
  • Project management experience (desearable).
  • Lean / Value Stream Mapping / Six Sigma studies(desearable).
  • Power BI knowledge (desearable).

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.