Senior Process Engineer

Menasha Corporation•Oconomowoc, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and plants. This role provides cradle-to-grave processing support for New Product Development and legacy tooling support at the plant level. The ideal candidate will have specialized depth and breadth of experience in developing and improving manufacturing methods consistent with scientific mold and process control principles, and extensive experience in solving complex problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field (experience to be considered in lieu of education).
RJG Training Certification - Master Molder I & II or AIM Molding 3.
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
Ability to handle the stress of working with others.
High level of personal accountability and skill at holding others accountable to their commitments.
Ability to be available outside of normal work hours.
Ability to lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Specialized depth & breadth of experience.
Extensive experience in solving complex problems.
Develops others’ comprehension on solving complex issues.
Risk based decision making under undefined conditions.
High level of authority & works autonomously; may facilitate work of others but may not be a supervisor.
Demonstrates a tendency to act instead of waiting for permission.
Champion team decisions over individual agendas.
Drives group dynamics to ensure a productive team environment.
Additional skills/strategic mindset: Proposes & recommends best practices & innovation, grasps the cause-and-effect relationships among different business functions and overall performance.
Communication skills: Advises and coaches on communication techniques; Coaches others in preparing presentations; Specialized interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal skills: Specialized interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others.

Responsibilities

Design and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and plants (pilot to fully operational) to achieve production goals.
Provide cradle-to-grave processing support for New Product Development and legacy tooling support at the plant level.
Develop and improve manufacturing methods consistent with the principles of scientific mold and process control.
Manage plant, equipment, and process improvement projects, as assigned.
Collaborate with operations, technical, and hourly personnel to optimize processes.
Manage the process to optimize press cycle time and consistency.
Assist in the development and manufacture of new tools to minimize ‘time to market’ while maximizing cost effectiveness.
Participate in the selection of processes and mold design considerations for new products.
Lead various scrap improvement activities.
Promote LEAF and employee engagement activities to create and maintain a positive work environment.
Assess employee performance and coach and develop others.
Interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
Design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Apply technical, scientific, and mathematical knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective.
Utilize knowledge of existing and planned approaches for methods for manufacturing products or product components.
Apply knowledge of methodologies, tools, and techniques for designing, building, and managing the manufacture of new tools.
Apply knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of employees, the environment, and the site.