Process Engineer, Bethune - SC

About The Opportunity

The Process Engineer reports to the Quality Engineer and is responsible for providing resources for the manufacturing group focusing on improved manufacturing efficiencies, product quality and cost improvement. This position drives improvement in converting operational efficiencies, identifies new equipment potential, and applies lean manufacturing concepts to the operation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates current operational processes to identify opportunities for improvements in production flow, equipment processing and product packing.
• Develop plans to modernize the converting operation thus improving cost and quality.
• Applies lean manufacturing concepts to improve operational efficiency.
• Instructs and facilitates the use of problem-solving techniques & tools ranging from trend charting, formalized problem solving, standard operating practices, designed experiments to statistical process control.
• Establish support for the aPlus continuous improvement effort on-site. This includes the coordination of the aPlus efforts, the development of Team based projects, and the support of all necessary reporting functions.
• Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., quality, productivity, training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, morale, etc.).
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine opportunities for improvements, and delivers solutions to achieve these improvements.
• Implements SPC throughout the manufacturing process where feasible.
• Actively leads and participates in aPlus and Lean process.
• Incorporates aPlus and Lean methodology into the manufacturing systems and operations.
• Provides cross coordination of activity with sister plant in Mount Holly Springs, PA.
• Must know ISO procedures relating to job and follow said procedures.
• Provides supervision and direction of the maintenance department and the employees assigned to the maintenance team.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Occupational Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing operational processes to identify opportunities for improvements in production flow, equipment processing and product packing.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing concepts to improve operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of ISO procedures.

Physical Demands

• Must possess the ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle controls, and talk or hear.
• Must be able to frequently to reach with hands and arms.
• Must possess the ability to bend, stoop, and lift items weighing 50+ pounds.
• Must have the ability to work in a hot or cold environment within a manufacturing production setting, with exposure to working near moving mechanical parts.
• Must have the ability to work on elevated platforms or surfaces.