Process Engineer

Job Description

Scope of This Position :

Under the direction of the Production Manager and indirectly the Plant Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers and / or production and maintenance personnel, both in-house and at customer level in analyzing and developing solutions to processes for in the direct support extrusion and converting processes.

This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities :

Working independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished product to our customers.

Identifies and serves as the primary driver for cost improvement projects to remove costs from current and new operations.

Serves as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.

Interacts and oversees from a technical perspective equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.

Interacting with customers, T&I, Business Unit Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions, to assist with process issues, quality concerns and assists in identifying new or improved products or methods for delivering value-added products to customers.

Stay abreast of new equipment / process developments in the Plastics Extrusion field.

Communicate regularly to share combined knowledge with process engineers in other locations.

Serves as an expert in troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify solutions with data based decision making.

Identify and implement new / improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

Manage projects from conception to start-up, including developing the business case.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Required.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with varied manufacturing processes such as extrusion, laminating and converting.

Additional Qualifications :

Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD programs AutoCAD and Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.

Demonstrated flexibility within a high performance work environment and matrix managed organization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation

Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas, plants, and across various portions of the business.

Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success of failure.

Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred

Designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred

Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Safety Requirements :

Comply with all established facility safety rules and policies.

Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.

Report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately.

Works around rotating equipment, hot polymers, and high noise environments.

Required to wear safety shoes as well as standard PPE.

Exposed to various chemicals throughout the site.