Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for raw materials, compounding, production, and packaging functions to improve safety, and support the MS 168 continuous improvement process.
• Production Support: Support daily production needs through process troubleshooting, experimentation and support for production requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, increase material utilization, improve first time right, integrate new products/processes into production and reduce variation. Implement necessary changes and update all documentation (including drawings and SOP’s) accordingly.
• Capital Plan: Coordinates with plant engineer to oversee capital projects necessary for the continued improvement and modernization of the plant. Ensure completion of projects within budgets.
• Safety: Responsible for achieving and maintaining safety goals relative to the maintenance and engineering functions. Responsible for safety devices, safe design, etc. of all equipment. Administer process hazard analyses (PHA’s) for identified materials, processes, and RHP Compliance.
• MS 168: Support the tier meeting process by the implementation and analysis of data collection and visual management systems.
• Environmental Program reporting: Support the site’s environmental program by assisting with reporting, compliance monitoring, and QA results in support of process engineering improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering
• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing environment. Six Sigma/lean manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of process control methods, flowmeters, level monitors, and other process controls within a batch manufacturing process.
• Ability to read and interpret process drawings (process flow diagrams and P&ID’s).
• PLC with ladder logic analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• PC usage with MS Office Suite (AutoCAD experience a plus), strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Pay Range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year.

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building