Process Engineer

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides effective use of technical, Lean and administrative competencies to oversee and complete Process Engineering projects. These projects range in complexity including high-volume-high-speed production line installations to development of existing equipment to run new products. This role is responsible for enabling achievement of operations transformation, delivering the operational improvements, sustaining a high-performing Lean & Quality culture, striving for zero defects by utilizing Continuous Improvement processes and tools and be a catalyst to institute a “culture” of process capabilities and control rather than product inspection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Minimum 4+ years of experience
Microsoft Office
MP2
AutoCad
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.
Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight hour shift.
Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling
Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment
Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly
Must be able to travel between 3 local locations

Nice To Haves

MBA
Preferred 8+ years of experience
Green/Black Belt in Lean & Six Sigma
Smartphone helpful

Responsibilities

Provide specific engineering details for the customer quote request process including: Line Layouts, Production speeds, crewing, bottlenecks, capital requirement, etc.
Evaluate and make informed decisions on packaging specifications and fill requirements to achieve a balance between customer needs and in-house capabilities.
Evaluate new packaging and work with in-house and outside technical staff to determine exactly what is needed to run on existing equipment.
Provide engineering direction to design and create solutions to optimize and expand current capabilities.
Provide in-house consultation, support and direction to production and quality groups as it pertains to form-fit-function of new and existing packaging.
Direct and supervise in-house technicians, contractors and production/facility mechanics during the installation of new equipment, lines, tanks, etc. to ensure a high standard of work is performed and that all safety, regulatory, quality and GMP’s are followed.
Develop the Lean transformation plan: Objectives and targets setting, Resource selection and allocation, Transformation roadmap including planning, scheduling and sequencing, Communication to operational leaders.
Lead the transformation of the site including: Leading plant problem solving initiatives, Leading site implementations across Operations Systems (e.g. technical improvements), Management Infrastructure (e.g. key performance indicator development), and Mindsets, Behaviors, and Capabilities (e.g. culture change).
Ensuing sustainability and supporting continuous plant improvement.
Develop own and build the Lean capabilities of the staff including: Developing and deploying a robust Lean training program, Acting as a coach and mentor to employees and operations leadership.
Deliver results for a successful lean transformation.
Successful transformation to include increased safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction.