Manufacturing Process Engineer

Avient • Montrose, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Plant Manufacturing and Technical Operations, with a strong focus on continual process improvement and optimization. It applies fundamental knowledge of industry principles, theories, standards, and practices to design, automate, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used to manufacture products.

The role develops and communicates manufacturing processes; monitors and revises processes to reduce costs and improve product and process quality and efficiency; and contributes to design reviews to improve manufacturability. It also supports new-process development through technology research, cost and quality evaluation, process characterization, and optimization studies. The position identifies and resolves equipment and process issues and coordinates process installations and changes.

The job is based at the manufacturing plant in Montrose, Colorado, and reports to the Plant Manager. The work involves standing, handling objects, reaching, and walking, with occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and noise ranging from normal office levels to loud.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial).
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• At least 3 years of experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and communicate manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and revise processes to generate cost savings and improve product and process quality and efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews to improve product manufacturability.
• Support development of new processes by researching current and emerging technologies and evaluating process cost and quality.
• Perform process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving, and decision-making tools.
• Identify and solve equipment or process problems; troubleshoot possible causes and coordinate maintenance, production, and other resources to implement cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate installation of new processes and implementation of process changes.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level