Process Engineering Technician

Johns Manville•Defiance, OH

1d•$76,300 - $104,900

About The Position

The Process Engineering Technician maintains and improves manufacturing processes at a Johns Manville facility. The role audits workforce performance, measurement systems, and machine reliability and output, and works with corporate teams on machine and product testing and development. The technician also provides daily process oversight, identifies solutions to process issues, and manages at least one hourly direct report. The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, mist, gas, fumes, and extensive walking or climbing. Minimal travel is required (0–10 days per year).

Requirements

Associate degree, high school diploma, or technical school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of continuous operations manufacturing work experience.
Working knowledge of SOPs, monitoring, and setting process parameters.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Ability to lead, plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Fundamental understanding of distributed control systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
Demonstrated focus on safety.
Ability to set direction for supervised employees.
Ability to perform essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
May be required to pursue further education in technical functions such as electrical, chemical, mechanical, or other engineering disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and equipment optimization.
Ability to identify, prioritize, and direct production and maintenance operations for day-to-day and long-term production improvement.
Solid project management skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and correct process problems related to metrics, training, equipment modifications, and raw material changes.
Use engineering resources to develop and implement process controls.
Help implement standardized processes for continuous improvement in productivity, yield, uptime, and quality, including ISO documentation.
Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
Assist with statistical methods and Design of Experiment (DOE) trials to optimize operating parameters and quantify improvements.
Research, approve, and implement equipment, product, and process improvement efforts.
Oversee processes daily and identify potential solutions to process issues, including metric or training issues and equipment modifications.
Use customer complaint data to implement process improvements and reduce quality issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Schedule and lead downtime events for preventive maintenance and larger projects.
Develop and manage at least one hourly direct report.