Process Planner

About the Company

Popper Precision Instruments, located in Lincoln, RI, is the leader in providing a wide range of reusable and specialty hypodermic products to the Medical, Laboratory and Industrial markets, and is a leading OEM supplier to the Medical and Laboratory Industries. Popper Precision Instruments is a subsidiary of Specialty Blades, Inc, located in Staunton, Virginia. You may view our websites at www.popperandsons.com, www.specialtyblades.com, and www.incisiontech.com.

 

About the Opportunity

Popper Precision Instruments is searching for a Process Planner to join the Lincoln, RI facility. Details of the position are as follows:

 

SUMMARY

Will be responsible for planning the manufacturing processes to manufacture components to customer requirements.  This involves generating work orders for production, quality planning, and coordinating the purchasing of any required outside services.  Will study and try to improve the quality of goods produced, and the efficiency and economics of production (job improvement).  Will plan jobs for production methods and recommended alternative methods and plan for material-handling and packaging methods and suggest or implement changes that reduce physical effort, increase safety and reduce handling costs.  Will generate a significant number of CAD drawings using customer prints and / or samples as a starting point and working backwards into in-process drawings / specifications.  Understands basic tooling concepts required to design simple fixtures in support of work planned.  Employ practical and creative approach to problem solving to support plant operations.  Study work processes, tasks and operations in order to promote efficiency and productivity.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE     Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated economies of scale (e.g. laser

                cutting vs. stamping and economic order quantities).     Basic knowledge of material properties is desired.     Good analytical math skills required.     Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma experience is desirable.     Associates or Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field preferred.     2 - 5 years related experience.     Knowledge of drawing practices and basic GD&T principles

 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS     Excellent verbal communication skills     Good technical writing ability.     Ability to work effectively in a team environment with Shop Associates, Purchasing

                Professionals, Quality Managers, Engineers and Production Managers.     Able to work independently     Active listening skills - listen to others and appropriately responds / asks questions as needed.     Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency     Enjoy technical and engineering activities     Able to identify, analyze and solve problems

 

COMPUTER SKILLS     CAD skills required, AutoCAD & Solid Works experience preferred     Proficiency in using MS Office, Internet and e-mail

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS     Must exhibit excellent organizational and time management ability     Manage own objectives and work loads     Work with minimal supervision     Manage multiple tasks simultaneously     Able to accept responsibility

 

Popper offers a variety of benefits, including medical, dental and life insurances, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you are interested in applying for the positions above and meet the above qualifications, please apply on-line by clicking below. 

 

 

Popper Precision Instruments is an Equal Opportunity Employer