Films Process Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Engineer will work cross-functionally, and with customers, to analyze and develop solutions to processes in direct support of printing and laminating processes. This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops improved methods for delivering finished products to our customers.
• Identifies and serves as the primary driver for cost improvement projects to remove costs from current and new operations.
• Serves as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Interacts and oversees from a technical perspective equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
• Interacts with customers, T&I, Business Unit Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions, to assist with process issues, quality concerns, and assisting in identifying new or improved products or methods for delivering value-added products to customers.
• Stays abreast of new equipment/process developments in the Plastics Extrusion field.
• Communicates regularly to share combined knowledge with process engineers in other locations.
• Serves as an expert in troubleshooting manufacturing problems and identify solutions with data-based decision making.
• Identifies and implements new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or another Engineering discipline required.
• Demonstrated flexibility within a high-performance work environment and matrix-managed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with varied manufacturing processes such as extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use, and interpretation.
• Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas, plants, and across various portions of the business.
• Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success of failure.
• Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.