Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer is part of the Line Trio / Line Centric team and is responsible for equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem solving for the assigned line. The role focuses on eliminating process losses, driving standards, and problem solving to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable.
• Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS).
• Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment.
• Define the equipment standards.
• Direct and coach the change management & validation processes.
• Lead, build, and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting.
• Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication.
• Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses.
• Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes.
• Participate in the daily direction-setting process – report results, flag issues, and request resources.
• Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS).
• Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination.
• Standardize equipment and work processes.
• Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process.
• Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur.
• Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants.
• Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes.
• Develop self through participating in corporate and external training.
• Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed.
• Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities.
• Spend 60-80% of time on the floor.
• Become a technical expert for a designated process.
• Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles.
• Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners.
• Deliver on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to maintain a safe working environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
• Regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting (10 lbs up to 50 lbs) and occasional team lifting above 50 lbs.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• Frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, or stools.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises in the plant.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion.
• Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment.
• Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions.
• Ability to be self-directed with little supervision.
• Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift, and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
• 401k Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave.