Process Engineer 1

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers. At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

This role works as a key member of the Plant Quality and Process Engineering Team applying engineering techniques, data analysis and troubleshooting while assisting in the improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

Job Duties

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management and production, to identify and mitigate process, quality and safety risks.
• Support manufacturing processes, preferably in an area of expertise in mixing, rubber extrusion, injection molding and assembly processes.
• Recommend manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective and to promote quality and reliability.
• Assess current equipment and processes and make recommendations for changes.
• Assist in the development of plant based PFMEAs and Control Plans and auditing process, with focus in areas of expertise.
• Audit production processes, raw materials or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities or other quality failures. Ensures corrective and preventive actions are adequate and effective.
• May train personnel in equipment usage and processes.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately including but not limited to Process Maps, FMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Management of Change, etc.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.).
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s Degree and > 5 years of experience (10+ years of experience without degree will be considered). Chemical or Mechanical or similar degrees preferred.
• Experience with rubber chemistry, rubber extrusion, or rubber molding preferred.
• Experience with AIAG core tools such as PFMEAs, Control Plans, SPC and MSA.
• Experience as a Certified Internal auditor in ISO or IATF management systems.
• Software skills: MS Office, Minitab or equivalent statistical analysis software, Document/QMS Control systems, LIM systems, SPC Systems.

Competencies/Skills

• Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills.
• Leads inter-departmental teams to improve existing processes.
• Uses statistical tools to evaluate & summarise plant and process data.
• Owns and manages processes maps, PFMEAs and Control Plans and other companywide quality documentation.
• Understanding of ISO Management Systems and Requirements.
• Assists with mentoring of interns and plant floor technicians.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at various levels of the organization.
• Work requires continual attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands.
• Technical expertise.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.