Process Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (Decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap)
• Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.
• Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities
• Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts
• Makes daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing
• Performs specified design of experiments and establish capability studies
• Participates in documenting capital equipment justification
• Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program
• Makes responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources
• Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards
• Maintains excellent safety record
• Maintains excellent attendance record

Experience

• Three or more (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards
• Three or more (3+) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience
• Must have Continuous Improvement experience SPC Gain Seeker experience Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired
• Paper science or paper making experience highly desired
• Must have management/supervisory experience

Skills

• Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness
• Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• PI systems experience (digital EOT systems)
• Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Advance mathematical skills and numerical accuracy

Education

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred

Company Benefits

Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.