Engineer I, Process Improvement

Job Summary

The Process Improvement Engineer supports the Production team in the Filling and Assembly process. This role drives continuous improvement across industrial operations by developing, implementing, and ensuring conformity of cosmetic production processes. It involves optimizing current processes and technologies or improving packaging components.

What You Will Do

• Identify and analyze opportunities in production operation process to drive improvement of performance, quality, and cost.
• Review and approve technical engineering process and drawings for components/assemblies.
• Perform statistical analysis from testing data to assess specification values.
• Attend line trials and process validation.
• Support and perform BOM (Bill of Materials) changes for existing products (new products, artwork updates, material changes, new tertiary pack outs).
• Drive projects with full ownership and hold accountability on team members to ensure all steps of the timeline are met.
• Initiate and resolve queries from other functions in a timely manner and communicate escalating issues when appropriate.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, material science).
• You have 1-2 years of experience in Production operation in Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals or Consumer Goods companies (preferred).
• You have knowledge of filling and assembly processes and high-speed machines.
• You are a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at minimum.
• You have basic knowledge of molding processes, resins, and package testing methods.
• You have basic knowledge of CAD software and 3D printing.
• You are aware of cross functional and regional impact of decisions.
• You can handle multi-task launch projects with limited supervision and support.
• You are appreciative of the importance of on-time and quality delivery of projects to business partners.
• You can network and work in a team environment.
• You have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• You take initiative and drive clarity and resolution.
• You can adapt to fast-changing environments.
• You can predict, recognize, and define meaningful corrective actions to problems.
• You are willing to take risks and consider new approaches to improve the organization’s competitive position.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 1/3 to 2/3
• Walking: 1/3 to 2/3
• Sitting: 1/3 to 2/3
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: 1/3 to 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms: Under 1/3
• Stoop, Kneel, Crawl: Not Applicable
• Up to 10 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3

Pay Information

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.