Process Engineer (SPC)

Position Summary

Principal Responsibilities

SPC
•    Participate in the Creation of and Implementation of the Global SPC Playbook – the standard methods and practices for SPC Implementation across Global Operations
•    Create/Modify projects (in adherence to existing standards)
•    Create/Modify database structure (Part names, Machine names, Parameter names, etc.)
•    Create/Maintain specification limits
•    Implement Infinity Automation Software as per Teleflex Global standards (DMS and DCS)
•    Create/Modify configurations in DMS to retrieve/process data from OPC server tags, flat files  and external databases 
•    SPC-related activity
•    Evaluate data for historical stability and generate/apply statistical control limits where applicable
•    Assist with creation/application of corrective action information
•    Assist with generation of system metrics
•    Facilitate impromptu and scheduled meetings to address identified process/product issues 
•    Interface with production personnel
•    Training for general SPC and usage of specific projects
•    Troubleshooting issues on the shop floor
•    Interface with technical personnel
•    Training for usage of the dashboard and reporting functionality
•    Exploratory Data Analysis of historical data
•    Interface with management personnel
•    Generate/Review system metrics and reporting mechanisms
•    Ensure SPC – CpK, control limit are reviewed on periodic manner.
•    To analyze and evaluate data collected as a result of process monitoring for evidence of assignable source of variation.
•    Work pro-actively to prevent non-conformances and reduce product variation through standard measurement plans, implementation of advanced gaging and sampling methodology. Evaluate effectiveness via statistical analysis.
•    Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Team Leaders, and Business units to implement effective corrective actions addressing process deficiencies.
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Other Proactive Quality Job Responsibilities:
•    Process improvement & Data Analysis
•    Design/Analyze designed experiments (DOE)
•    Design/Analyze Gage R&R studies
•    Process Characterization
•    Track/Trend process capability and product performance
•    General resource for statistics consultation
•    Process Control 
•    Generate/maintain process control plans
•    Strong understanding of Process Models and Sources/Nature of Process Variability

Database Validation 
•    Active member of SPC software validation team
•    Process & Test Method validation – statistical resource
•    Perform any other relevant and related responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time as required by superior.
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    BS Degree in technical discipline (engineering, mathematics, statistics, …) 
•    Experience in SPC, DOE, Gage R&R or other relevant statistical controls.
•    Experience with general purpose statistical software (preferably Minitab) desired.
•    Experience in regulated industry (preferably medical device) desired.
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Experience in SPC, DOE, Gage R&R or other relevant statistical controls.
•    Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
•    Ability to demonstrate profiency using statistical software (preferably Minitab) 
•    Ability to mentor other Engineers and Technical personnel on Process Control Concepts
•    Ability to coordinate creation and management of PFMEA activities.