Process Engineer

Danone•West Jordan, UT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem-solving. The role's objective is to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem-solving. At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for plant teams. This role supports the Flow (Warehouse) Department.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required (mechanical or industrial engineering degree preferred)
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma experience preferred

Responsibilities

Identifying, prioritizing, and eliminating process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS)
Providing feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment
Defining the equipment standards
Directing and coaching the change management & validation processes
Leading, building and coaching the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting
Leading and coaching process benchmarking & reapplication
Collaborating with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards
Designing, implementing and maintaining systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses
Collaborating with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
Eliminating or reducing (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes
Participating in the daily direction-setting process – report results, flag issues and request resources
Owning critical Daily Management Systems (DMS)
Using Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination
Standardizing equipment and work processes
Owning the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process
Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur
Sharing and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
Preparing and give training on process/equipment changes
Developing self through participating in corporate and external training
Participating in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed
Spending 60-80% of time on the floor
Becoming a technical expert for a designated process
Training and becoming proficient on all basic line team roles
Coaching and collaborating with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners
Delivering on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
Ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE)
Participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.