Process Engineer - Foam Rubber Insulation Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

About Us:

K-FLEX USA is the North American division of the IK Insulation Group, an innovative leader in flexible elastomeric foam insulation with 12 production facilities worldwide and a distribution channel that reaches 43 countries. K-FLEX manufactures thermal and acoustic insulation and jacketing systems that allow for an efficient installation process and deliver reliable and lasting performance on pipes, ducts, vessels and equipment for a wide range of applications, including HVAC, Refrigeration and Industrial Process Systems.

We offer healthcare benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, 401(k) matching up to 5%, pet insurance, voluntary life, family fun days, employee discounts, and other perks! Come check out why many of our employees have tenure for 10+ years!

What we offer:

Two competitive medical healthcare plans, low cost/great coverage dental plans, and free vision coverage for employee plus dependents!

HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution matching - $600 per year for employee / $1200 per year for employee plus dependents

Company funded basic life and AD&D coverage (free!)

Optional voluntary life at company group term rates - enrollment for employee tier in first 30 days is guarantee issue (no EOI / SOH required!) Available for dependents as well!

10 paid holidays; 1 floating holiday

Paid time off (vacation and personal leave)

401(k) (traditional and Roth options) plus 5% matching!

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Program (free!)

Short and Long-Term Disability (free!)

Annual discretionary onus opportunities!

Positive work culture where we support each other, celebrate diversity, and provide employee incentives and support!

About you -

Join our team as a Process Engineer, the dynamic technical leader for our process area! You'll implement projects to improve safety, quality, efficiency, cost reductions, production capacity, and equipment reliability. This role requires leading teams and managing multiple tasks.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Study, develop, implement and train processes in our extrusion continuous lines

Partner with Operational Excellence Organization to integrate Six Sigma/Lean tools.

Conduct Engineering Studies to determine root causes and corrective action plans.

Partner with Process Maintenance Organization to refine the maintenance program.

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.

Strive for continuous improvement in all work activities.

Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Work safely, eliminate unreasonable risks, and report incidents promptly.

Assist Validation, Quality, Production, Training Organizations with Engineering Studies and protocols.

Perform other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required) - preferably Mechanical, Chemical or process Engineering.

1-3 years of Process Engineering experience (preferred)

Experience with automated packaging preferred.

Six Sigma training and/or certification (Greenbelt) preferred.

Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read blueprints/schematics and AutoCAD drawings.

Leadership and willingness to change.

Strong project management skills.

Ability to work independently or with a cross-functional team.

Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Excel, Database and project management tools is a must!

Please complete the following assessment to be considered for this position. Thank you!

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Equal Employment

K-Flex USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

RECRUITING AGENCIES, PLEASE NOTE

K-Flex USA will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting / search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at K-Flex USA via email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search / recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of K-Flex USA. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by K-Flex USA as a result of the referral or through other means.