Process Engineer II

Siplast • Arkadelphia, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer position is responsible for ensuring proper optimized operations to produce products and develop processes to meet quality, cost, and efficiency plans. This role drives sustainable root cause problem resolution and overall process improvements through the use of KT tools, process/quality trials, and sound engineering fundamentals. The Process Engineer is also responsible for ensuring process specifications and associated documentation are maintained and communicated/trained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)
• 2+ years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, PLC and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Lead process design reviews, raw material qualification, and product and process qualification and capability studies.
• Perform PPA/FMEA on all major process and raw material changes.
• Train production personnel on Statistical Process Control (SPC) and lead the application and interpretation of SPC charting.
• Train and educate personnel on company products, plant, and corporate quality policies and procedures, including internal and external personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Conduct internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCN’s), and other in-plant processes.
• Coordinate Plant Trials with R&D and plant personnel, ensuring trials are accurately conducted and reported.
• Standardize Manufacturing JSA’s, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to maximize production department productivity while minimizing wasted time and controlling costs.
• Analyze Manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures and provide solutions to eliminate production downtime or extend time between downtime and equipment failures.
• Conduct and/or lead breakdown analysis investigations, perform failure analysis, Fishbone analysis, and focused improvement activities for the production line.
• Act as a Plant liaison for Manufacturing improvement projects between other groups and plant personnel.
• Instruct and train plant personnel on Root Cause Analysis and support Root Cause Analysis as a focused manufacturing improvement strategy.
• Work closely with Production operators to improve manufacturing/processes that adversely affect equipment or product quality.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings, and propose design modifications to improve manufacturing processes within cost and business requirements.
• Support all Plant Safety improvements/projects.
• Participate in Plant Safety Teams and Continuous Improvement projects.

Benefits

• Wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Wellness program
• Free financial coaching
• Referral program
• Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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