Manufacturing Technology Engineer

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Circleville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. The Kapton® team is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Engineer at the Circleville, Ohio facility—30 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. This role will work with a diverse team of engineers, operators, and mechanics to provide technical expertise and strategic direction to improve our competitive advantage for the manufacturing of Kapton® Polyimide Films. The Kapton® facilities consist of polymer manufacturing, solvent distillation and extraction, film casting, and numerous converting operations such as coating, heat treatment, and slitting. The Circleville site has a wide variety of on-site engineering disciplines such as R&D and project engineering, in addition to the 30+ engineers in the Kapton® Manufacturing Technology department. The Circleville site is a short drive from Columbus, OH, a growing city that is currently the 14 th largest in the nation. This proximity to Columbus allows either urban or rural living; great for families and single living. The area offers many museums and arts-scene experiences, professional and collegiate sports, and has several highly ranked golf courses and state/metro parks for the outdoor enthusiast. See www.experiencecolumbus.com for additional information. The Manufacturing Technology Engineer role will work to upgrade processes and products that may range from incremental improvements to major technology changes. A primary focus is to improve process efficiency, quality, process safety, yield, plant capacity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Web Handling technology experience
1+ Year Industrial plant experience working with PSM critical processes/systems
Experience with control systems, PLCs, HMIs
Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve or help others solve equipment and/or process issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of key PSM Technology elements such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change-Technology, RAGAGEP among others
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, develop others, and work in a team-based environment
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
Demonstrated skill in team-building and achieving results through influence and negotiation
Good interpersonal and communication skills; must work well in both self-managed and team environment
Ability to access and network with appropriate site and corporate teams to gain or share knowledge
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles
Six Sigma / Green Belt Certified
Experience with developing basic data, project execution, equipment startup & commissioning

Responsibilities

Works with a small team (with operations specialists & production, reliability, & process control engineers) to prioritize, coordinate and execute efforts for the assets of responsibility, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills
Identifies and works with technical personnel & operations to develop best practices for processes
Provides technical oversight of ongoing production
Enables and assists in the training of operators, mechanics and other technical team members to convey the “why” of the fundamentals
Drives product-by-process through development and documentation of manufacturing standard process
Designs process improvements (yield, quality, uptime, capacity release)
Implements large programs and/or process improvements – Test Authorizations, Management of Change
Leads troubleshooting and root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) for complex issues
Utilizes Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodology
Responsible to ensure adequate basic data is created for CapEx projects and provides resourcing support (e.g. development and/or Plans for Commissioning, Decommissioning, Start-Up and Shut Down)
Supports key PSM Technology Elements as needed (Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change-Technology)
Supports the startup and qualification of new equipment
Networks and leverages the broader organization (Leveraged Engineering Resources, Quality, R&D, Marketing, etc.)