Process Engineer

This position is responsible to support manufacturing within the plant facility. The incumbent implements, leads, and directs the Process Control programs and efforts for manufacturing and provides long-term manufacturing process vision and strategic process development plans for non-woven products and raw materials. The incumbent assembles and maintains a responsive network of capable technical staff fostering long-term technical relationships within the manufacturing facilities and external customers. This position manages the efficiency and cost of goods of products produced in the plant manufacturing facility and develops QA protocol that will predict product performance in the customer’s process. The incumbent establishes business plans that help align the technical activities within Company goals. The incumbent participates in the design and development of new processes and works with various departments to collect and analyze data including statistical and engineering analysis. This position assists in mentoring others relating to compliance to company procedures to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a continuous improvement environment. Additional duties include participating in Lean projects and active participation in a continuous improvement culture throughout the Company providing technical assistance to internal and external customers, distributors and salespersons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, manages and leads continuous process improvement efforts for the plant facility. This includes manufacturing, vendors and customers in the development of processes (that include technology, raw materials, and methods to improve production and reduce costs and variation) while improving product performance

Directs continuous product improvements and new product development efforts focusing on methods to utilize new/existing technology, raw materials, better manufacturing practices with the goal of reducing product cost or improving product performance

Resolve customer complaint issues in a timely manner

Conduct random audits of the finished goods and lab testing data for the purpose of verification of product conformance to customer’s expectations

Supports/leads/coaches/selects to develop technical leadership of Facility

Represents Manufacturing/Technical at Business Team Huddles and/or customer contacts

Describes needed processing changes to automation designers/vendors for design/ development

Improves existing processes to increase output and yields and improves product quality

Tests said designs to meet the intended corrections. Validates process improvements

Inputs to the development of new processing automation to improve processing quality, reduce costs and maintenance

Interfaces with vendors to ensure smooth transition of design implementation

Works with project teams made up of manufacturing leads on Six Sigma and Lean projects

Coordinates efforts to achieve quick wins

Determines the most effective arrangement of operations

Conducts research to develop new and improved mechanical and manufacturing processes

Designs and plans layout of equipment

Designs and develops new manufacturing processes and systems

Provides strong engineering and analytical capabilities to team.

Communicates with internal/external customers on project status, implementation etc.

Works closely with production teams during design and implementation of projects

Works with internal development teams to implement solutions

Develops required manufacturing and quality processes and equipment to ensure manufacture and timely delivery of product

Evaluates production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommends and implements enhancements as needed

Champions quality improvement initiatives through Six Sigma process improvement projects

Analyzes production processes, work balance, production scheduling, capacity, and cell concepts to optimize crew distribution for efficiency, capacity, and lead time

Provides leadership for production efficiency improvement initiatives plant wide

Monitors production processes and then works with operations personnel to create standard work procedures, enhance flow, and implement Lean concepts throughout the plant including Six Sigma, Lean, etc.

Develops and leads cost reduction projects

Provides Manufacturing Engineering and facilities planning and support for new product launches

Constantly promote all continuous improvement activities through the tools of ISO9001

:2015

Initiates and manages a wide range of structured problem-solving activities across the plant

Directs and coordinates activities by quality engineers, operations personnel, and outside groups involving scrap/rework reduction and warranty corrective actions

Works closely with plant teams to assure that projects are completed and defects are permanently eliminated

Provides detailed failure-analysis and problem-solving feedback to project teams

Leverages yield improvements across product lines and plant location

Keeps abreast of new technologies, products and supply/distribution channels relative to the industry

Employees working on behalf of Solmax shall be responsible for supporting both ISO Quality 9001:2015 and Environmental 14001:2015 management systems by continued quality focus and protecting the environment while carrying out their assigned duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience

2+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing

Experience with full MS Suite of tools including Windows, Word, Excel, Project

Experience with SAP R/3 SAP BW preferred

Understanding of Correction Action/Failure Reporting (FRACAS) and IS9001 compliance

Must be experienced in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, value stream and process mapping

Excellent project management skills

Excellent communications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build networks will be essential to foster team success and accomplish the project objectives

Comprehensive financial analysis experience

Excellent presentation, problem solving and organizational skills

Ability to meet project time lines while handling multiple projects with shifting priorities

Change management adaptability

Financial and business acumen

Exceptional attention to detail required

Exceptional negotiation skills

Ability to understand and translate complex technical and business information to internal/external audiences

Understanding of customer, competitor and supplier relationships

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher preferred