Process Engineer - Poromerics

Qnity•Newark, DE

36d

About The Position

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Position Summary / Overview The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting an operations module with the Poromerics operating unit. The process engineer reports to the Poromerics Technical Area Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred.
Basic understanding of statistics required.

Nice To Haves

0-5+ years of production engineering experience is preferred.
Previous experience with statistical process control (SPC) and analysis strongly preferred.
Previous experience with HVM processing is preferred
Experience participating in PHAs is desirable.
Experience with interpreting and dispositioning based on analytical results is a plus.
Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma or a certification is a plus.
Ability to prioritize and complete assigned work independently and within teams.
Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising, Product Quality and plant personnel to optimize operations, and meet Business and plant goals. (Production, cost, quality).
Responsible for the application of Process Safety Management for the areas.
Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills.
Implements best practices in operations to optimize operations. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place
Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example: Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc.
Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.
Review area performance charts on daily basis implementing improvements for OOC process situations and process shifts
Initiates change to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with Technical Advisor in this respect.
Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations Example: Production, Improvement, etc.
As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
As required participates on and leads teams.
Owns, monitors, and tracks KPIs as required.
Implement process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement
Monitor and improve raw material variability
Works with Quality Coordinator, TA and others as required to disposition non-conforming product
Conducts and participates in RCA, FMEA, etc. as required.