Process Engineer - Bristol

Seaman Corporation • Wooster, OH

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Bristol Operations team. This position is responsible for providing engineering support to existing manufacturing processes, developing new and improved processes, including evaluation of equipment, standard operating procedures, and training materials. The role involves identifying inconsistencies and training gaps, and developing updated documentation and guidelines. This position indirectly reports to the Director of Engineering to ensure alignment of engineering activities across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Functional experience with PLC preferred
• Functional experience with AutoCAD preferred

Nice To Haves

• Web handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe work environment and promote safe practices in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for process and quality teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues to support process and quality improvement.
• Analyze equipment and process conditions to ensure optimum utilization of machines and equipment in the production of quality industrial fabrics.
• Works cross-functionally between production, engineering, and product development to reduce defects, improve product flow through the facility, and support new product launches.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Process Specifications to ensure compliance with approved methods and process standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing processes and associates; actively evaluates, audits and recommends improvements for training materials and methodology.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency.
• Assist in the development and coordination of project plans, review vendor proposals, manage team activities, communicate changes, provide progress updates, and complete on time and within budget.
• Write specifications and monitor and assist with shop floor drawings and other related technical activities.
• Support Engineering in review of proposals of outside vendors regarding purchase of new equipment or modernization of existing production and processing equipment.
• Functional with PLC systems and other systems/software to control and monitor production equipment; work with vendor on software setup.
• Actively support Lean Sigma using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide off-shift coverage on low yield products and R&D trials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level