Associate Technical Engineer

About the role

Promote safety culture within the plant as a strong representative of the technical team
Support safety procedures, protocols, initiatives, and training requirements
Ensure item master accuracy specific to sales order requirements, QC checks and customer expectations
Support sample quality review and checks
Support A3’s, complaint reviews and data discovery
Support various quality and product safety audits
Daily walkthrough of the plant with a focus on reviewing quality and specific KPI criteria
Support and attend appropriate plant meetings
Support and drive to improve all specific operational KPI’s
Support sample runs at the production line with assistance from appropriate technical personnel
Develop film line understanding with the ability to diagram and explain/identify typical problems
Develop a clear understanding of resin properties, additives and impact on film and product
Product Life Cycle Support: lab testing, data analysis, formulation review, quote, ERP item set up, sample support
Develop understanding of film grades most frequently manufactured at the plant
Participate in weekly and monthly technical team calls

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture within the plant as a strong representative of the technical team
• Support safety procedures, protocols, initiatives, and training requirements
• Ensure item master accuracy specific to sales order requirements, QC checks and customer expectations
• Support sample quality review and checks
• Support A3’s, complaint reviews and data discovery
• Support various quality and product safety audits
• Daily walkthrough of the plant with a focus on reviewing quality and specific KPI criteria
• Support and attend appropriate plant meetings
• Support and drive to improve all specific operational KPI’s
• Support sample runs at the production line with assistance from appropriate technical personnel
• Develop film line understanding with the ability to diagram and explain/identify typical problems
• Develop a clear understanding of resin properties, additives and impact on film and product
• Product Life Cycle Support: lab testing, data analysis, formulation review, quote, ERP item set up, sample support
• Develop understanding of film grades most frequently manufactured at the plant
• Participate in weekly and monthly technical team calls

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering: Chemical, Packaging, Plastics or Industrial with an emphasis on Plastics/Polymers
• BS in Chemistry or Polymer Science with appropriate emphasis may also qualify
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrate skills in organization, attention to details, setting priorities and sound decision making
• Strong work and personal ethics
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to work efficiently in a high demand, team oriented, and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Management, teamwork, leadership, eye for detail, thoroughness and cool under pressure

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to details and organization skills
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Eye for detail and thoroughness
• Cool under pressure

Benefits

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities

Pay

• Compensation varies based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the business