Process Engineer

Modern Mill Inc • McComb, MS

53d

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports manufacturing, maintenance, and quality by monitoring and maintaining production processes. The role creates processes and procedures for staff to keep extrusion lines, mixing equipment, and final process equipment running continuously and efficiently while meeting quality standards. The engineer designs, plans, and implements production improvements to increase efficiency. Lean manufacturing practices, 5S training, and Six Sigma training are important to the role.

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Passion and drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative; self-directed and takes action on opportunities.
• Problem-solving ability, good documentation skills, and knowledge of preferred manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD and SolidWorks.
• Engineering degree; a Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Three years of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Kanban experience preferred.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Plastics or extrusion experience.
• Drafting experience with CAD, SolidWorks, or SketchUp.
• Three years of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Kanban experience.

Responsibilities

• Use Statistical Process Control in continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems involving large systems and processes.
• Monitor manufacturing variances to identify problem-solving and improvement opportunities.
• Resolve product, process, and equipment problems promptly through creative short- and long-term solutions.
• Assist in developing, testing, and improving manufacturing processes for new and existing products to optimize operations, reduce product variability, and increase yields.
• Develop machine specifications; identify and evaluate suppliers; and procure, install, and debug equipment from outside suppliers for general manufacturing and secondary processes.
• Comply with Modern Mill safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time