Process Engineer
Description:
Job Description
Commercial Plastics seeks a full-time Process Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Waverly, NE. We are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in our Waverly, NE Facility. We are an injection molding company that services the Food, Consumer Goods, Dispensers, and Appliance industries. A career with Commercial Plastics (CP) is full of opportunity to teach and learn from your colleagues, you will have plenty of chances to grow professionally. You will also enjoy a friendly, clean, and encouraging workplace, you will not just be another employee – you will be an integral member of the Team.
Duties and responsibilities of the Process Engineer can include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate existing processes
Maintain process discipline and seek out opportunities for continual improvement
Design and configure manufacturing systems and processes
Reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process
Train Process Technicians and other personnel in new process technologies and
ensure technicians have the knowledge and resources needed to excel in their jobs
Essential Job Duties:
Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers
Evaluate Injection Molding processes to ensure they are capable of maintaining consistent, quality processes
Write up molds and machines for corrective action when a need is detected
Develop innovative solutions
Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
Prepare samples for study
Maintain testing equipment
Perform new color and raw material testing
Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process
Provide suggestions during incident investigations
Advise on corrective actions
Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop a cost-effective and working production process
Ensure projects are completed on time
Ensure financial budgets are followed
Research and purchase new manufacturing technology
Non-Existential Job Duties:
Perform shrinkage and strength testing
Collect, record, and transcribe data
Show results in reports
Job Perks:
Climate controlled work environment
Benefits including 401(k), medical, dental and vision
Opportunity to learn and growth within the company
Work in a friendly, clean and encouraging workplace
Qualifications:
BA or BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
At least two years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment
CAD or AutoCad skills
Great communication skills
Experience leading teams
Knowledge of lean manufacturing
Knowledge of Inventory Management, Safety, Environmental, Regulatory, and Equipment Maintenance
Familiar with Regulatory Auditors and Compliance
Excellent analytical skill and Excel savvy
Working knowledge of manufacturing regulations and standards, ISO 9001
Familiar with non-compliance trending statistical analysis methodology and tools
Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
A self-starter with excellent project management skills
Industry experience is not required, but must be willing to learn
Qualifications - Skill Knowledge & Ability:
Must have advanced math skills
Must have the ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instruction in English
Able to complete reporting requirements as assigned
Computer skills
Good attendance and punctuality is essential
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Spanish is a plus
Physical Requirements:
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Reaching, bending and squatting multiple times per day
Work while standing for long periods of time
Lifting objects up to 50 pounds
Shifting, sliding, and guiding heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds with and without lifting aids
Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled
Must be able to work over 8 hours, if needed and weekends if necessary
Training:
All required QSP’s
Use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Use of Job Boss/IQMS (as required)
Company filing structure system for navigation to needed information.
Use of Microsoft Outlook e-mail system
Solidworks CAD system
Full-time