Process Engineer

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is hiring a Process Engineer for its Madison, Wisconsin facilities. The role applies engineering principles, team facilitation skills, and statistical process control tools to measure and improve processes used to manufacture printed and unprinted laminated packaging materials for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The engineer manages process controls and develops metrics to quantify process variables and keep them within control. The position also manages small capital projects and cross-functional improvement teams focused on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and reducing process variability. The role works closely with machine operators, Maintenance, plant leadership, and other cross-functional partners. It supports manufacturing reliability, customer satisfaction, product quality, worker safety, and continuous improvement. The stated annual salary range is $80,000 to $100,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering field.
3–5 years of process experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams implementing process improvements that produce bottom-line results.
Experience implementing statistical process control and/or lean manufacturing principles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience writing engineering or manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
Ability to learn and comply with FDA/GMP regulations and ISO/TS audits.
Good English communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical procedures; prepare routine reports; read blueprints and technical drawings; and present information to employees and groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform arithmetic and apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

SQL database or programming experience is a plus.
Background in Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, Zero Defect, Kaizen, Kan Ban, or Single Minute Exchange Die (SMED).
Experience implementing statistical process control in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Implement lean manufacturing principles and facilitate cross-functional teams working toward their implementation.
Identify, propose, and execute efficiency-improvement projects, including preparing proposals and reports and planning timelines, funding, procedures, staffing, and resources.
Work with machine operators to identify needs and develop solutions; collaborate with Maintenance on equipment modifications and preventive and predictive maintenance.
Develop or improve product reliability, performance consistency, and cost effectiveness to improve customer satisfaction.
Provide manufacturing waste, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and other operational reports to site leadership; investigate issues and work to improve results.
Develop knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, assess equipment performance, develop requirements, and participate in CER development for new or modified equipment.
Assist with or develop training and quality documentation.
Statistically evaluate process parameters and material changes; reduce scrap and increase yields.
Develop process-improvement strategies, evaluate their effects, and participate in or lead root-cause analysis and improvement efforts.
Serve as plant liaison for trials and participate in related meetings and activities.
Evaluate and modify the Enterprise Resource Planning system and bill-of-material routers based on actual performance and efficient workflow.
Participate in the customer complaint system to prevent recurrence and avoid complaints.
Promote worker safety by assessing activities, reinforcing safe practices, assisting with safety and housekeeping audits, participating on the plant-wide safety team, and maintaining housekeeping in work areas.
Support quality policies and the Quality System, assist with customer quality audits as needed, perform work to meet or exceed specifications, and identify and correct quality issues.
Participate in continuous improvement by identifying cost, product, process, and operational improvement opportunities; contributing to CIP teams; and participating in related training and exercises.
Perform other duties as assigned.