PLANT ENGINEER - Indiana

NPX ONE•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing process support role.
Must have the interpersonal and communication skills to work in a high employee involvement environment, translating items into effective change for improvement.
Proficient mathematical and computer skills
Ability to systematically work through problems and analysis; can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team.
Computer-assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
Ability to travel as required but expected to be approximately less than ten (10%) percent of the time.
Must be skilled at the practical application of engineering principles in analyzing and developing solutions for process problems and limitations.
Must be a self-starter capable of organizing work without direct supervision.
Prior experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing is required.

Nice To Haves

Automation integration and project management experience preferred.
Visual Basic, VBA for MS Excel, as well as ERP experience/skills desired, but not required
Successful practice in the areas of process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process optimization, implementation of statistical process control, implementing permanent corrective actions and start-ups of new process equipment is preferred.
Experience and knowledge with handling a variety of resins, such as PS, PP, PE, LLDPE, EVOH and SBC’s is a plus.
Experience with extruding and/or thermoforming PS foam is desired.
Previous experience in an SQF certified facility a plus.

Responsibilities

Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management, and employee training.
Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment, including training of team members.
Assists plant management in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
All other related duties as required.