Stainless Steel Specialist

Segula Technologies

Stainless Steel Specialist

Hornell, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead improvements in stainless-steel manufacturing. This role focuses on optimizing shopfloor operations, industrializing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and ensuring world-class documentation and tooling standards.

    Contract Details

    • Duration: 6-Month Contract

    • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate plus Per Diem for eligible candidates.

    Core Responsibilities

    In this role, you will be responsible for all activities directly linked to the improvement of stainless-steel carbody manufacturing processes.

    • Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in carbody manufacturing through rigorous industrial engineering methods.

    • Documentation & Governance: Update and maintain work instructions, ensuring all technical documentation meets quality standards.

    • Tooling & Equipment: Conduct tooling assessments and analyze/optimize jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency.

    • ECO Industrialization: Manage the transition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into the manufacturing environment.

    • Shopfloor Support: Provide direct technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and deformation control.

    Scope Note: This role is focused strictly on manufacturing process improvement and shopfloor support. It does not include design engineering or procurement activities.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in stainless-steel carbody shell manufacturing.

    • Technical Expertise: * In-depth knowledge of welding processes (MIG/TIG) and deformation control.

    * Expertise in **** MTM, time studies, and line balancing.
    
    * Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving (8D/PDCA).
    
    • Documentation: Strong capability in writing Work Instructions and maintaining digital traceability.

    • Certifications (Preferred):

    * Lean Manufacturing certification.
    
    * Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving certification.
    

    Supplier & Service Requirements

    • Staffing: Provide qualified process engineering personnel available for the duration of the contract.

    • Project Management: Designate a single Point of Contact (POC) for all communications and resource management.

    • Deliverables: Ensure all measurable outputs are delivered within required timelines and documented in a digital format.

    • Traceability: Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed to ensure full traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

    Additional Information

    _ _ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.__

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad