Engineer - SMC

CHANNELL COMMERCIAL CORP•Rockwall, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems, and high-performance below-grade vaults. JOB SUMMARY: The Engineer – SMC Compounding is key to the efficient operation of mixing, compounding, and molding of the department. Utilizes engineering principles to develop, maintain, and improve the chemical process. Reports to the Director - SMC.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering
Should have strong knowledge of organic chemistry and engineering
Strong analytical, technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Development of quality system, validation principles for product and manufacturing processes, engineering design fundamentals
Become familiar with the regulatory environment for thermoset products
Self-starter and comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to work with internal clients and independently manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and a team player
Effective communication skills with the ability to remain calm and focused under stressful situations
Strong math and computer skills are essential
Ability to lift to 50 pounds
Ability to train and mentor

Nice To Haves

Leadership and development skills
An understanding of quality and safety practices

Responsibilities

Monitor departmental production quality to ensure that standards are adhered to and direct correction of off-standard conditions
Lead team efforts for process improvements and coordinate process development and new product commercialization activities affecting SMC
Lead and maintain a safe operation by implementing ongoing safety initiatives
Ensure operations conform to and meet EPA and plant guidelines with respect to safety, health, and environmental control and other governmental orders and permits
Plan and direct unloading of raw materials at tank farm
Coordinate rail car movement
Identify and prioritize key Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives that can maximize business and plant capability
Ensure adherence to programs to achieve/maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements & and operating permits
Solve problems with regard to equipment and systems and participate in the design and start-up of new manufacturing processes and technologies, facilities, and equipment
Lead the development of scalable, efficient manufacturing processes and control strategies for the continuous mixing operation
Develop and recommend new processes and technologies to achieve cost-effectiveness and product quality
Establish current operating equipment specifications and improve manufacturing techniques
Oversee product development, new product scale-up, process improvement, technology transfer, and process validation activities
Lead risk assessment for a range of manufacturing processes and safety improvement
Lead in-depth assessment of molding manufacturing processes, identifies gaps, and proposes plans for improving the capability of existing processes, and takes ownership of implementation
Perform Cleaning Validation in the procedures used to clean major pieces of equipment used at the facility to manufacture, process, and package SMC
Perform Process Validation of manufacturing and packaging processes of SMC
Write and execute protocol covering qualification and validation studies
Performs other duties as may be assigned