Process Engineer

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to support improvement of existing processes, design, install, configure and maintain manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve equipment reliability, and develop best practices within the production process. The focus of the Process Engineer's work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems, while improving quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. The Process Engineer is a part of the plant staff driven to identify, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving safety and quality standards.

• Support production and maintenance in improving process reliability and performance.
  • Reduce equipment downtime and scrap.
  • Improve line performance and quality throughput.
  • Reduce changeover times.
  • Improve the plant's overall approach to preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support and develop production and/or maintenance projects for the plant in Extrusion and Converting Departments.
• Provide guidance to maintenance team on assigned tasks and projects.
• Facilitate process/continuous improvement.
• Identify cost-savings and process improvement projects and move them from the concept to implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems and process improvements that optimize all phases of the productions process; be actively involved in the development and implementation of long-term improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Technical Discipline).
• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• 5+ years of Blown Film Extrusion experience highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and manufacturing process skills/experience.
• Must have experience supporting and leading Lean manufacturing activities.
• Analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner, “see the big picture,” and work through ambiguity and change.
• Advanced computer knowledge with MS Office applications (Excel, Access, etc.) and other computer tools and software.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Community Engagement: Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education support, and learning management system access.

Company Policies and Practices

• Equal Employment Opportunity: Provides a safe and inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Background and Drug Screen: Required for employment.