Process Engineer

Mondi AG•Leonia, NJ

About The Position

The Process Engineer manages process improvements in support of site safety, waste, quality, and productivity performance. The process engineer routinely completes and assists with continuous improvement projects as identified or assigned for cost reduction and/or increasing product value. Essential Duties and Responsibilities. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with five years’ experience or over ten years’ relevant experience
Previous experience with web handling and converting processes, coating background strongly desired
Previous experience in process improvement implementation (quality, output, efficiency, utilization, scrap reduction)
Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS-Project, AutoCAD)
Competence in use of statistics & statistically designed experiments (DOE)
Familiar with 24 x 7 manufacturing environment/requirements
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification desired
Previous experience working with integrating electrical and mechanical systems a plus
PLC experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) is a plus
Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus
Previous experience working in a regulated environment (ISO, GMP) preferred

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and maintenance personnel as needed to resolve process, quality and machine issues
Conduct process and product data analyses to routinely monitor process capability and maintain centerlines
Maintain process control database
Source new tooling and equipment; complete POs for approval
C-BUM champion for assigned area
Perform risk-assessment and management of change for new processes / machinery
Recommend machine improvements or replacements based on data and experience (capital or expense items)
Identifies cost savings potentials and implementation thereof
Defines optimal process settings, and standardization across all crews
Support manufacturing personnel in identifying root cause and developing corrective/preventative actions associated with both customer and internal complaints
Assist with training production and maintenance employees on equipment use and function
Support the commercialization of new products, processes and equipment
Assist in the development of Work Instructions (WI)
Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed
Other duties as assigned