Process Engineer - Bristol

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support safety programs and initiatives to ensure safe work environment and promote safe practices in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for process and quality teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues to support process and quality improvement.
• Equipment Analysis - Analyze equipment and process conditions to ensure optimum utilization of machines and equipment in the production of quality industrial fabrics.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Process Specifications to ensure compliance with approved methods and process standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support and for manufacturing processes and associates; actively evaluates, audits and recommends improvements for training materials and methodology.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency.
• Assist in the development and coordination of project plans, review vendor proposals, manage team activities, communicate changes, provide progress updates, and complete on time and within budget.
• Write specifications and monitor and assist with shop floor drawings and other related technical activities.
• Support Engineering in review of proposals of outside vendors regarding purchase of new equipment or modernization of existing production and processing equipment.
• Functional with PLC systems and other systems/software to control and monitor production equipment; work with vendor on software setup.
• Actively support Lean Sigma using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide off-shift coverage on low yield products and R&D trials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience in manufacturing.
• Ledger Manufacturing, and functional experience with PLC and AutoCAD preferred.
• Web handling experience is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.
• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process. Create Solutions Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• As needed to other manufacturing locations, vendors, suppliers, and customers.