Process Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position will be to

support manufacturing, maintenance, and quality, providing

leadership to capital and facility projects and monitor/

maintain processes. This person will create a system of

processes and procedures for the staff to follow in order to

keep extrusion lines, mixing equipment, and final process

equipment running continuously and efficiently and producing

product that meets quality standards. This person will design, plan

and implement improvements on all aspects of the production

processes to continually improve efficiency. Lean manufacturing

practices, 5S training, six sigma training experience required and

important in your daily functions.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Use Statistical Process Control in the continuous improvement

effort

• Assist in troubleshooting and solve problems of large systems

and processes

• Monitor manufacturing variances so that problem solving, and

improvement opportunities are identified

• Provide timely resolution of product, process and equipment

problems in the form of creative short- and long-term solutions

• Assist in development, testing and improving manufacturing

processes for new and existing products that optimize operation,

reduce product variability, and increase yields

• Develop machine specifications, identify, and evaluate suppliers,

then procure, install and de-bug equipment from outside

supplier for general manufacturing and secondary processes

• Comply with Modern Mill safety policies and procedures

• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

• Design and manage Gannt-based project schedules for capital

investments

• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure adherence to capital

project schedules

• Oversee budget planning and execution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent mechanical aptitude

• Must have passion and drive to continuously improve

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong initiative, self-directed and takes action on opportunities

• Problem-solving ability, good documentation skills, and preferred

manufacturing practices

• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD, Solidworks or Sketchup

• Capability to produce detailed, to-scale equipment layouts for capital project

planning

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Engineering Degree. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

• 2-5 years with Project Management and Manufacturing Engineering

• Plastics or Extrusion Experience a plus

• Drafting (CAD, SolidWorks, Sketchup)

• 3 years of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Kanban preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolong standing or in stationary position

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

• Wear all required personal protective equipment

• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders

• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various

environmental conditions