Process Engineer
About The Position
Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Process Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Illinois. The role is responsible for loss analysis, loss intelligence, and loss elimination throughout the operation, while building capability and engagement to support performance goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Process Engineer applies science and engineering to manufacturing and is expected to be analytical, accountable, collaborative, and attentive to detail. The position provides hands-on technical problem-solving and direction to improve processes and equipment, establish equipment reliability, and drive process stability and capability. It also provides leadership to technical employees in the assigned area and supports the technical manager with budgets, capital planning, employee development, recruiting, and performance management. The role works closely with the PET Group on implementation and scale-up of new processes. Relocation assistance is available. The position is eligible for a 10% annual incentive, contingent on business and individual performance goals and plan guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
- At least 6 years of applicable technical experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis, change management, and coaching others.
- Motivation and leadership skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated application of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in an engineering field; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Proficiency with computer software including MS Office applications, CAD, QAS, and MiniTab.
- Ability to work as part of collaborative, performance-oriented teams.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, with experience in continuous improvement processes such as 5S, Value Streams, Six Sigma, and TPM.
- Project management capabilities, including organizing and managing multiple projects from origin through execution.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Previous project management certification and/or experience.
- Working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting.
- Experience in a polyethylene bag-making environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze losses and develop intelligence to identify and eliminate losses throughout the operation.
- Provide technical problem-solving and direction to drive continuous improvement and resolve chronic process and equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot processes and equipment hands-on.
- Develop maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.
- Ensure process stability and capability, and drive process improvement through DOE, SOC, and adherence to standard work.
- Prioritize and implement initiatives to improve productivity, safety, quality, and cost.
- Support lean manufacturing and use tools such as quick changeover (SMED), SWIS, and TPM.
- Provide leadership and direction to level process engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel in the assigned area.
- Support the technical manager with technical and maintenance budget control and capital-plan implementation for the assigned area.
- Create growth and development plans for direct reports and support recruiting and performance management.
- Work closely with the PET Group to assist with implementation and scale-up of new processes.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available.
- Eligible for a 10% annual incentive, subject to business and individual performance goals and plan administration guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
