Lead Process Engineer

Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.

Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.

Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.

Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.