Process Engineer

Armacell•Spencer, WV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is a member of the engineering team responsible for planning and directing engineering activities, such as product design, troubleshooting, new product development and improvement initiatives of existing product lines to meet company objectives. Also responsible for managing cost reduction projects to include density, mix time enhancements, and new product acceptance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Engineering.
Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of spreadsheets and systems required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Demonstrate willingness to work hands-on with processes and development of current and new product
Demonstrate visible leadership on the plant floor with the ability to influence colleagues and different levels in the organization required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XPE) experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead cost reduction projects to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Lead WAM Early Product Management pillar and drive continuous improvement plant activities.
Participate in new product acceptance activities to create innovative products for the marketplace.
Create research and development proposals and utilize project management skills to develop purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, equipment needs and people requirements.
Manage key projects, processes and performance reports, and data analysis.
Work with the Manufacturing, Operations and Quality to review quality, process improvements and new product development.
Review Certificate of Analysis (COA’s) for raw material conformity and oversee data entry of that information for filing.
Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and keep document records up to date in database.
Manage all aspects of the AIMS database.
Assign work to R&D Lab Technician and manage performance and objectives.
Participate as an active member of the Spencer Management Team.