Process Engineer

Placon Corporation•Madison, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment, the Process Engineer is responsible for four primary functions: 1) new product development, 2) support of capital equipment projects, 3) process control and troubleshooting, and 4) continuous improvement. With advanced knowledge of the process and equipment, the Process Engineer collaborates with the New Product Development and production teams to create and maintain reliable manufacturing processes to maximize company profitability. Essential Accountabilities Devise and execute plans to qualify new products and materials that demonstrate process capability. Support capital equipment expenditures by becoming an onsite expert of the process and equipment, creating necessary work instructions and documentation, and training production personnel. Improve production efficiency by analyzing trends in process control parameters and working with production and maintenance personnel to troubleshooting issues. Utilize techniques, including Lean and Six Sigma tools, to identify continuous improvement opportunities that will reduce process variability and inefficiencies, and develop solutions that yield quantifiable results. Collect and analyze data and effectively communicate recommendations through formal presentation. Coordinate with planning and design staffs concerning product design and tooling to ensure deadlines are met. Construct and maintain documents such as item specifications and technical data sheets. Establish and review product standards for material, labor and equipment. Retain understanding of ISO quality system as it relates to process establishment and development. Write proposals for capital expenditures and obtain approval.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or similar degree.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Aptitude in cross-functional teamwork to complete projects
Self-accountability, time management and detail-oriented
Technical competency in polymer materials, processing and test methods
Understanding of statistical analysis techniques as it relates to process control and capability
Problem solving/troubleshooting – ability to identify a problem, develop and execute tasks to resolve the issue and present the results
Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of machine components and equipment
Ability to learn and utilize computer software including ERP and QMS systems
Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods including Lean and Six Sigma
Project management – create project plans which include milestones and detailed action item lists, identify risks and track and report project performance

Responsibilities

Devise and execute plans to qualify new products and materials that demonstrate process capability.
Support capital equipment expenditures by becoming an onsite expert of the process and equipment, creating necessary work instructions and documentation, and training production personnel.
Improve production efficiency by analyzing trends in process control parameters and working with production and maintenance personnel to troubleshooting issues.
Utilize techniques, including Lean and Six Sigma tools, to identify continuous improvement opportunities that will reduce process variability and inefficiencies, and develop solutions that yield quantifiable results.
Collect and analyze data and effectively communicate recommendations through formal presentation.
Coordinate with planning and design staffs concerning product design and tooling to ensure deadlines are met.
Construct and maintain documents such as item specifications and technical data sheets.
Establish and review product standards for material, labor and equipment.
Retain understanding of ISO quality system as it relates to process establishment and development.
Write proposals for capital expenditures and obtain approval.