Job Description

The Lead Advanced Process Engineer is responsible for manufacturing techniques needed for the optimization of processes within the manufacturing environment, including the development and maintenance of process design, cost estimating, and the sharing of best practices within Cooper Standard. This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing and Cost Estimating.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Cooper Standard’s manufacturing facilities to reduce cost, improve quality and achieve advancements in both process and product technology
• Assist in quote process by reviewing Cooper Standard capabilities and desired location
• Leads the research and implementation of new or improved equipment/tooling/processes to satisfy changing production requirements
• Assists in the validation of new processes as necessary. May be required to obtain/negotiate approval or revisions to customer product specifications
• Initiates projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge
• Confirms feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods
• Reports status and progress of projects monthly through Project Status Report
• For assigned technologies, will act as communicative link between CS technical and manufacturing sites, including other global regions, for the purpose of process development, best practice exchange, standardization, etc.
• Keeps current on developments related to manufacturing and product technology through meetings with suppliers, customers, trade publications, etc.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Advanced degree in Operations, Logistics or related field is preferred
• Typically has five plus years of experience
• Ability to lead projects with notable risk and complexity
• Leads others to solve complex problems, uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated proactive task approach
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations:

Atlacomulco

Additional Information:

Remote Status:

On-site