Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assess product related material properties and their changes and select and handle materials according to their intended use.
• Assess supplies and auxiliary supplies related material properties and their changes and select and handle materials according to their intended use.
• Assign excipients according to their use, use them according to regulations and dispose of them properly.
• Workflows and subtasks in compliance with economic and deadline specifications (Lean Management principles).
• Choose tools and materials.
• Write or revise process-related documents such as P FMEA, Control Plan, work instructions as needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions.
• Consider requirements (incl. standards, regulations) for the products to be manufactured.
• Manufacture of products, in particular by processes (like cutting, printing, bending, laminating, VA).
• Assemble and disassemble manufacturing lines according to technical documentation.
• Assign dimensional, shape and position tolerances as well as surface finish and visual appearance.
• Operate control and regulation equipment on machines and systems, taking into account the safety regulations.
• Set-up and retrofit production machines and systems according to specifications.
• Set-up and optimize process data.
• Put machines and systems into operation in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain and monitor production processes according to process parameters.
• Identify and eliminate faults and deviations as well as causes.
• Aid in securing production processes by intervening in the process chain.
• Machines and systems are handed over.
• Information about the production process, production status and changes in the production process, document handover.
• Monitor and ensure material flow in your own work area.
• Detect and Eliminate faults in the material flow and optimizing the material flow.
• Identify causes and quality deviations, initiate corrective measures.
• Aid with analyzing and interpreting technical data with statistical tools and principles.
• Contribute to the financial improvement of work processes in one's own workspace.
• Ensure operational readiness through maintenance and inspection.
• Replace worn parts and/or arrange for them to be replaced.
• Aid, inspect repaired machines and systems for operating properties and put them into operation.

Qualifications

• Required: Travel up to 50% of the time based on the needs of the position.
• Communicate (oral/written) and convince production, different plant areas, plant management, and corporate staff to buy in into the findings, ideas, and/or problem solution proposals for decision making.
• Be a productive team member by leading different groups or teams within a facility or work group using facilitation tools.
• Work in a group environment to solve issues using the appropriate tools and methods.
• Have Yellow Belt knowledge.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment principles and techniques.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and hazards in processes and operations.
• Relevant industry standards and regulations related to risk assessment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of suppliers.
• Utilize various communication channels, such as emails, phone calls, and meetings, to establish strong connections with suppliers.
• Software Skills: Proficient in the Microsoft office suite of products: EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project as well as have a strong understanding of APQP/TS systems.