Process Engineer

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Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a growing industry leader supplying innovative technology around the globe. We truly value our team members and clients as we take pride in everything we build. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing team!

$90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience

Room for Growth

Excellent Benefits

First Shift Position

Bonus Potential

Ownership of the 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

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

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

Ability 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

Education & Experience

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 of operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry

Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), are strongly preferred

Knowledge, 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

Ability 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

Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). SAP ERP experience preferred.

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