.Process EngineerLocation: Juárez, NLOpportunity Kohler SanimexBASIC FUNCTIONUnder the supervision of the Genl Supvr- Kilns & Spray, Plant II, this position is responsible for providing engineering support to production areas, identifying and improving areas of opportunity in production processes or products. This includes developing and maintaining project-engineering programs consistent with sound engineering practices, KOS principles, and company policies, ensuring the facility operates without interruption and meets its production and cost objectives.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProvide engineering assistance for daily production, quality control, problem-solving, cost reduction, and meeting delivery schedules.Oversee production processes and suggest changes in working methods or operation sequences to assure adequate operation and improve efficiency.Support the maintenance department in maintaining and troubleshooting the manufacturing process, tools, and dies.Develop and maintain control over labor standards in complex operations.Assist in providing associates training as required and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.Monitor and keep track of the different metrics of the Plant.Assist in the implementation of the Kohler Operating System (KOS).Promote continuous improvements in safety, quality, and cost in Plant operations.Develop quality projects through Lean Manufacturing tools to achieve cost reduction and improve results in the areas.Support teamwork to ensure follow-up on established methods once projects have been implemented.Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See Responsibilities chart by position).RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTSSupervisory Relationships:Report to the Genl Supvr- Kilns & Spray, Plant II.Organization Relationships:Frequent contact with Quality and Production departments and Foremen.Moderate contact with factory employees.Frequent contact with General Supervisors.Works in conjunction with Wis. Support areas, such as: Excellence Team and Vitreous Support teams.External Business Relationships:Moderate contact with tooling and machine vendors.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.EXPERIENCE:Preference for a minimum of 2 to 4 years' experience in a manufacturing operation employing lean systems.FORMATION:Preference for working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software applications. Bilingual skills preferred.SKILLS:TraitsCritical: Abstract Reasoning Ability, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self-Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego-Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation.Supporting: Ego-drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, Sociability