The Process Engineer will assist the production team to support our variety of customers. This position is responsible for driving process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. Development of SOPs for production processes. This position will coordinate both long- and short-term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility’s goals and objectives.
Full Responsibilities:
- Ownership of plant’s primary processes (e.g. plastics processing, sheet extrusion, rollstock production, etc.). Ability to problem solve issues as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability.
- Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques. Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.
- Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the R&D Lab personnel. Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation. Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
- Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness. Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.
- Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures. Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- BS Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. (4 years of experience with thermoforming equipment will be considered in lieu of a degree).
- 5 years Operations or Engineering experience (preferrably in plastics related Industry). Required
- 2 years of experience with thermoforming equipment. Required
- Ability or experience reading and interpreting documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and government regulations. Required
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred
- Operational Excellence training, or Lean, Six Sigma, ISO certifications. Preferred
- Knowledge or experience with budget administration and financial reporting. Preferred
- SAP or other ERP experience. Preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What industries have you worked in?
Education:
Experience:
- Thermoforming: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
