Description:
Join Interpro Pipe & Steel as a Process Technology Specialist where you'll provide technical support at our Red Deer manufacturing facility which includes pipe finishing operations, heat treat and threading. The Process Technology Specialist works with all departments to identify and implement opportunities for improvement so that product quality and performance are improved.
- Address process control/product performance issues with a cross functional team by utilizing statistical tools and techniques to lead the group to a data driven solution
- Develop trending for quality KPIs such as rejects, rework, downgrades by mill/product, and key process factors. Correlate this data to process conditions. Publish update reports and provides analysis of the data with necessary action items. Works with operations/quality team to improve trends
- Lead brainstorming sessions (A3, and FMEA types) with operations and quality personnel during the initial stages of the process control effort or efforts to improve the process
- Conduct process optimization trials by using statistical methods (Design of Experiments) as necessary
- If a financial investment is required, provide support to the QA/Operations teams to define the potential savings of process improvements
- Work with the Quality Assurance and Operations teams to ensure that shop floor documents and training identify the features of process control necessary (targets/tolerances; frequency of measurement, etc) to maintain the process control system
- Attend six sigma, lean manufacturing, and process control equipment conferences to stay abreast of process control techniques/advancements/ that can be used in our manufacturing processes to continually improve our performance
Requirements
- Recognized Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a R&D, QA or Engineering team
- Six Sigma Green belt and/or statistical process control experience would be an asset
- Experience in metal forming and machining processes, especially threading, would be an asset
- Occasional travel to other Interpro locations may be required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Proven teamwork, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail in the administration of projects
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long-term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement