Process Engineer

Johns Manville•Edison, NJ

25d•$94,100 - $129,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer's role is to provide technical leadership to operate a major asset (typical annual revenue of $50MM to $200MM) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting the product specifications. To achieve that goal, the Process Engineer II needs to establish a process of data collection, auditing and preventive maintenance which allows the identification of deviations quickly and suggests the implementation of corrective measures. Lean, RCCA analysis, 5 time Why and the JM Solve-It method or Keppner / Tregoe, a 6 Sigma approach should be applied where needed. Furthermore, the Process Engineer II will be responsible for addressing improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for the process, leading process optimization and equipment reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing either as a process, manufacturing, product or continuous improvement engineer and 2 years troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis.
Successful history of innovation and adaptability.
Solid project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion.
Experience with DOE for process improvement.
Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members.
Proven collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees.
Proven ability to make timely decisions.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Strong leadership skills.
Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Root Cause Analysis experience
Plastics/Extrusion experience
Safety Certifications
SAP experience
Power BI

Responsibilities

Perform continuous analysis identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.
Develop standard control processes and standard operating procedures.
Defines the process set points for all different product types and creates the associated management tools (e.g., set up sheets in MII, SOP's …).
Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the JM safety culture.
Support the Operations and Maintenance Department efforts to trouble shoot and solve problems.
Have a work until the problem is solved attitude.
Utilize blueprints, electrical diagrams, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings to assist in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of industrial systems.
Create and maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and evaluate for use in current process and future processes.
Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues.
Shares learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the JM COE's.
Responsible for monitoring product quality, investigations of quality problems and customer complaints, direction of SPC and design experiments.
Execute standard control processes and standard operating procedures.
Develops and provides training documents.
Aids the Production Department and Maintenance personnel by personal consultations, formal training, and monitoring the execution of policies and checklists.
Understands and helps implement the Edison Site Environmental Policy and Objectives.
Work with multiple operations / functions to identify process improvement opportunities.
Provide leadership for process redesign efforts e.g., during rebuilds or major investment projects.
Lead multiple projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation, including capital projects.
Provide on-site support during construction and startup to enhance in-plant resource capabilities.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support operations, requiring professional flexibility to address urgent manufacturing challenges.
May serve as a back up to the Production Superintendent and Plant Engineer.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.