Process Associate jobs in Norfolk, VA

Description:

• Assess and analyze production operations to identify and develop new manufacturing processes.
• Design, configure, and work with team to improve processes.
• Analyze operating procedures, equipment, and machine functions to reduce processing time, downtime, and quality losses.
• Use effective problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques to identify solutions.
• Optimize process requirements, cost, man-machine-process interface.
• Perform tests and confirm measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over variables such as temperature, thickness, pressure, tensions etc.
• Analyze, develop, and recommend process changes.
• Develop engineering plans to meet company objectives for introduction of new products.
• Introduce designs, drawings, and specifications to team.
• Review routers, bill of material, work orders and other documents to validate functionality and identify streamlining opportunities.
• Provide input on new equipment purchases to ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and production standards.
• Obtain competitive quotes for upgrades and present to management for approval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• Seven years of experience in: industrial, manufacturing, and/or commercial design as well as project cost tracking, ongoing cost estimate validation, creation of purchase requisitions, material and equipment tracking, subcontractor or vendor requests for pricing, vendor management, submittal generation and oversight, document control, warranty, and application support.
• Driver of continuous improvement (Six Sigma Certification a plus).
• Experience running improvement projects.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.