Process Engineer

About the role

We are a growing industry leader supplying innovative technology around the globe. We truly value our team members and clients as we take pride in everything we build. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing team!

Why join us?

• $90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience
• Room for Growth
• Excellent Benefits
• First Shift Position
• Bonus Potential

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the plant's primary processes
• Problem solve as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques
• Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality
• Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality
• Evaluate and recommend improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the leadership team
• Plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation
• Make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness
• Engage with customers and commercial representatives to enhance customer satisfaction
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as-needed basis
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent
• Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum five years of operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), are strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data-driven results
• Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings). Including the ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). SAP ERP experience preferred