Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities :

Apply Engineering knowledge and technique to provide product engineering and chemistry support to the process of manufacturing thermoset fiberglass pipe and fittings.

Involves "hands on" technical problem-solving regarding manufacturing processes, the manufacturing environment, and potential material issues.

• Develop, verify, and implement product design and manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, standards, customer requirements and related specifications.
• Represent the company as necessary with industry groups.
• Coordinate and manage activities related to technical developments.
• Analyze corrosion data and laboratory test results.
• Provide information used in preparation of technical literature.
• Provide support to Quality Assurance, Application Engineering, and Sales for communication with customers regarding product related opportunities or issues.
• Participate in management and strategy sessions as requested to help guide product development efforts.
• Interface with Corporate Engineering / Product Development to schedule and monitor necessary testing and development support.
• Responsible for assuring ease of manufacturing and safe performance of equipment used during all phases of manufacturing process through the development, management, and implementation of engineering projects.
• Responsible for design of process tooling, designs and purchases prototype manufacturing equipment, tooling, and test equipment.
• Develops and implements engineering projects to improve manufacturing operations.
• Implements continuous improvement in processes and materials to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Trains and supervises process technicians.
• Prepares cost estimates for new items needed for production.
• Reviews / audits bills of materials and routings to confirm / verify accuracy.
• Confers with vendors on proper tooling and material selection.
• Apprises Plant Manager of equipment needs.
• Independently plans and outlines methods and procedures for entire project assignments and develops innovative approaches for solving product development.
• Writes project reports with documented findings and recommendations and evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• 4-6 years of Process Engineering Experience.
• 2-3 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of composite pipe and fitting manufacturing preferred.
• Possess a high level of technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues.
• Adequate verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in process development engineering.
• Available to travel as needed.

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