Process Engineer
About The Position
The Process Engineer is responsible for operational safety, quality standards, and production efficiency through root cause analysis, process control, and manufacturing excellence methodologies. The role provides day-to-day leadership for manufacturing operations, monitors cell and line KPIs, and works to minimize production losses. The Process Engineer leads, coaches, and develops Technical Process Operators; supports training and skill assessments; and coordinates continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and loss-elimination activities. The position also supports production schedules, preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and quality investigations. The role leads or supports cross-functional projects and safety initiatives, analyzes production data and KPIs, and develops or updates SOPs, work instructions, and training materials. The position is onsite. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field and experience with extrusion processes are preferred.
Requirements
- Experience identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
- Experience collecting and analyzing production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing and updating SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
- Project management experience leading or supporting process improvement projects, including tracking timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
- Experience with extrusion processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Technical Process Operators in troubleshooting while delivering plant metrics.
- Provide training to Technical Process Operators to develop skills that meet business needs.
- Conduct skill-block assessments to develop a high-performing team structure.
- Provide day-to-day leadership for manufacturing operations and monitor production processes to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
- Own cell KPIs, including safety, cost of quality, OEE, scrap loss, and cost savings.
- Provide daily and weekly gap analysis and execute loss-elimination actions through structured problem solving.
- Lead loss discussions in Daily Review Meetings (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
- Support production line schedules for changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
- Use Operational Excellence tools to identify and implement process improvements.
- Participate in preventative maintenance activities and support improvements to equipment reliability.
- Participate in Quality Investigation Reviews and execute countermeasures.
- Lead cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Develop and help lead detailed project plans aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Monitor project progress and adjust plans to address scope changes and risks.
- Lead safety improvement initiatives, including near-miss reporting and root cause analysis.
- Analyze KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement while sustaining results.
- Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials to support compliance with plant policies.
- Lead or support process improvement projects from concept through implementation, tracking timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans.
- Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match.
- Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
- Inclusive fertility and adoption benefits.
- Participation in Clorox incentive plans, subject to applicable plan documents and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
