Process Engineer (REQ867)

Job Summary

Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. This position will coordinate both long- and short-term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Ownership of plant's primary processes
• Ability to problem solve as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques
• Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality
• Evaluate and recommend improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the leadership team
• Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation
• Able to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness
• Engage with customers and commercial representatives to enhance customer satisfaction
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent
• Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum five years operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related industry
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data driven results
• Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures
• To effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings)
• Including the ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• SAP ERP experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs
• Most Benefits Start Day ONE!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with a strong matching program
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays