Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer troubleshoots materials, processes, and tooling production issues in a plastic extrusion environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Managers to resolve ongoing production issues
• Assist in transition of new process developments
• Lead process optimization and continuous process improvement activities
• Start up new equipment and train operators
• Establish and maintain best practice operating procedures
• Work with Maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation of extrusion equipment
• Work with design engineering staff to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support and drive the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles

Qualifications

• Prior experience in polymer extrusion preferred
• Plastics experience (Injection / Extrusion) or Extrusion experience (Rubber, etc.) or Medical device process experience preferred
• 4-year Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems or Lean Certification preferred
• Able to understand and document a process accurately
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects
• Project management skills
• Continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC, and TPM experience
• Team environment and independent working experience
• Black belt / Six Sigma desired
• Hands-on style

About the company

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. With more than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more, Zeus sets a high bar. The company offers an opportunity to join a successful, family-oriented team where products are cutting-edge, processes are unique, and quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Many team members are the best in the world at what they do, and customers are leaders in their fields. Products help save lives, and continuous improvement is a way of life.

Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives

Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better

Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package while pushing the boundaries of polymer science.