Process Engineer II
Position Summary
Tarkett, a leader in flooring solutions, seeks a Process Engineer to support the Chagrin Falls PVC Facility. The Process Engineer will lead manufacturing development initiatives and support WCM, Lean, and Six Sigma processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Own process definition in the plant and drive initiatives to improve process control
Drive improvements in productivity, quality (internal and external), and standardization
Integrate and document engineered solutions
Develop solutions to support ongoing manufacturing and equipment safety initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and production teams to ensure production process alignment
Lead small to medium scale cross-functional process improvement teams and projects to meet timelines and project goals
Support Senior Engineer on large-scale projects to implement best practices, standard work, and process controls
Develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs
Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers
Provide and maintain a safe working environment and encourage safe work practices
Collaborate with Maintenance and Die Shop to provide a safe and efficient production environment
Create and/or update plant or machinery drawings as needed to support process improvements
Negotiate with and oversee suppliers and contractors on equipment installation, redesign, and troubleshooting
Establish and maintain documentation and electronic files necessary to support the business unit (SOPs, SMPs, Risk Assessments, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
BS degree in Engineering or Plastics Field, related technical degree, or equivalent experience
3+ years of related experience
Proven development and implementation of process control procedures
Experience leading capital projects and managing process improvement efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to establish root cause and implement sustainable corrective actions
Strong computer skills (MS Office programs)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Possess a collaborative, customer-focused attitude
Promote a safety-driven culture
Preferred Knowledge / Experience
Experience with PVC extrusion processes
Experience with extrusion equipment and controls (Davis Standard, Cincinnati Milacron, and/or Kraus Maffei)
Experience with material conveyance equipment and controls (Wittman, Conair, Novatec)
Experience with downstream extrusion equipment and controls
Experience with packaging and palletization processes
Experience with automation and robotics
Experience applying Lean principles, tools, and techniques
Experience using SolidWorks
Experience with SAP
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hand and eye coordination, use hand/air/electrical power tools, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, and depth perception
Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places
Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles