Vallourec
R&D Methods Engineer (Architecture)
This job description defines duties, responsibilities, and the requirements for the position of R&D Methods Engineer.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
· Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises. Support digitalization effort with our Risk Assessment app (PowerApps) with Dashboard (PowerBI) in order to capture risk reduction after improvement implementation.
· Review and analyze lab efficiency indicator (OEE) based on technician's hours, standards time and job's scope of work. Publish OEE monthly report using PowerBi.
· Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting, using root cause analysis methods.
· Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians' suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update.
· Develop expertise in process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings.
· Lead equipment improvement and development (Implement best practices) (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…).
· Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects.
· Participate to working groups to improve R&D lab performances, cost savings and quality.
· Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actionsCreate and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes.
· Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings.
· Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer.
· Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol (hardware and programming using LabView), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment.
· Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs. Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor. Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time.
· Design tooling required for prototyping and testing.
· Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.
· Train prototyping and testing technicians
· Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument. Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R&D lab equipment.
· Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time.
· Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.
· Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules.
· Any other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
· Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (sharepoint, powerApps, PowerBI)
· Ability to create and to update CAD drawings (solidwork is preferred).
· Ability to read blueprints.
· Ability to work on Data acquisition system – Labview programing preferred
· Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
· Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.
· Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.
R&D