Process Engineer

Job Summary: Provide Process Engineering and Management support to Plant Operations.

Performance Measurement Points:Effectively provide engineering and management support in the Compounding and Treater departments to achieve established departmental goals for yields, for productivity, and for health & safety.

Essential Functions: Support the manufacturing operation’s continuous cost and quality improvement goals by assisting in the design and modification of new and existing equipment and processes throughout the Compounding and Treating operations. Perform statistical analysis, evaluate new materials, maintain process documents and procedures, track and analyze process variables. Recommendation of equipment and hands-on training of operators as required. Support the plant’s 5S and lean manufacturing goals; support plant safety initiatives. Meet budgets and financial goals as assigned and support the management of strategic planning for future expenditures in accordance with long-term objectives. Support ISO and OSHA processes and procedures.

Supplementary Functions: Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to travel when required
REQUIREMENTS
Training/Skills Required: Excellent verbal and written communication, team and interpersonal skills; strong leadership, organization change and organizational skills; excellent trouble-shooting, problem solving and technical abilities; ability to control and improve internal processes.

Recommended Training: Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, ISO 9000, OSHA, BAAN, GQS, Personal Computer/CAD, Project Management.

Prerequisites:Prefer B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment. Applicant must be experienced in working with teams and team building. Prefer Six Sigma Blackbelt certification.


Number People Supervised:15-20