Senior Process Engineer

Company: Cooper Standard
Location: Laredo
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Senior Advanced Process Engineer is responsible providing technical direction and support to Cooper Standard manufacturing facilities. This position will facilitate the standardization of processes by product line, including the development and maintenance of standards used for equipment specification and procurement, cost estimating, and the sharing of best practices within Cooper Standard. This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing and Cost Estimating.

Primary Responsibilities:
Works closely with Cooper Standard's manufacturing facilities to reduce cost, improve quality and achieve advancements in both process and product technology
Leads the research and implementation of new or improved equipment/tooling/processes to satisfy changing production requirements. Works with outside machinery suppliers, machine shops, plant engineering and maintenance in these efforts
Assists in the validation of new processes as necessary. May be required to obtain/negotiate approval or revisions to customer product specifications
Initiates projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge
Confirms feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods
Assists in the transfer of product and process between manufacturing facilities
For assigned technologies, will act as communicative link between CS technical and manufacturing sites, including other global regions, for the purpose of process development, best practice exchange, standardization, etc.
Keeps current on developments related to manufacturing and product technology through meetings with suppliers, customers, trade publications, etc.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Typically has three plus years of experience
Ability to solve problems and take a new perspective using existing solutions
Ability to work independently and act as a resource for colleagues
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated proactive task approach
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:
Professional Office Environment
Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

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