INNOVATION CENTER RESEARCH PROCESS ENGINEER

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Maxatawny Township, PA

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About The Position

East Penn is currently seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for conducting projects within R&D to support the Metals Division with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiencies, decreasing costs, and improving EH&S performance. The role involves evaluating existing processes, their controls, and the data and information necessary for Supervisor/operator adjustment and decision making to maintain improvements. The Process Engineer will interface with plant management, supervisors, R&D, and hourly employees to conduct the projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of metallurgical experience
• Significant understanding of metallurgical processes
• Good attendance record
• 4-year degree (Chemistry or Metallurgy related fields) and related experience

Nice To Haves

• MiniTab or other statistical tool
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Control Plans
• MSR
• Visio

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Metal Division Processes to gain improvements in process outputs, specification compliance, waste reduction and cycle times
• Assist with data collection and review to improve predictability of processes and improve information presented to operators
• Understand health, safety and environmental factors to minimize exposure to toxins and hazards
• Conduct research to understand the chemical, physical, and metallurgical principles underlying smelting processes and oxide manufacturing process
• Gain understanding of sampling methodology and analytical analysis both in the plant and in the laboratory
• Shadow plant management to gain a better understanding of operations
• Assist with the development of new processes and technologies to support the transition of projects from R&D into the Metals Division
• Optimize the use of raw materials, fluxes, and energy inputs to reduce costs and environmental impact including management of by-products & waste streams
• Lead and/or support projects within the Metals Division

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees