.The Process Engineer is responsible for developing or modifying manufacturing processes to increase product performance, improve manufacturing efficiency and boost profits. This position works closely with design engineers, equipment vendors, program managers, marketing, and quality engineers to support the development of new electromechanical products. They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability. This includes the development of new equipment and process flows as well as developing cost estimates for labor and capital. They will also provide ongoing sustaining support to production lines at our global make sites.General Responsibilities- Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing- Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications- Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products- Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment- Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture- Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment- Key participant in advanced quality planning activities- Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling- Transferring knowledge to make site personnel- Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs- Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet our delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets- Evaluate Sensata's and suppliers technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledgeExperience / Qualifications- A university degree required (i.E. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
