Process Engineer

About the position

Responsible for reducing product and process variation using Enterprise Lean Sigma / statistical tools, implementing or improving existing process procedures and controls, as well as aid in raw material qualification. To be successful, you will need a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, have demonstrated consistent ability to successfully execute on complex engineering projects, and have a real passion for collaborative work in a team based environment.

Responsibilities

• Continually improve and optimize current products through variability reduction.
• Provide support for new products by interacting with R&D and marketing business teams.
• Initiate, implement and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality.
• Support and lead loss reduction projects to improve costs.
• Provide support to manufacturing to resolve production and quality issues in compounding, casting and inspection areas.
• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization.
• Partner with R&D and vendors to develop raw material specifications in an ISO 9001-2000 certified environment.
• Be available by phone for process support questions and provide emergency support for significant operational issues.
• Interact with necessary support teams including Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems.
• Recommend and implement improvements in sequence of operations and equipment utilization.
• Monitor assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over variables.
• Establish and submit processing requirements for designing and acquiring processing equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 2-6 Years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Enterprise Lean Sigma experience desired.
• Experience with Controls, Instrumentation and PLCs is a plus.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in Process optimization.
• Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems such as Google Docs and Sheets, Minitab, ERP systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Web handling and coating experience is a plus.
• Ability to create and foster strong working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to accomplish work through delegation & teamwork.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays