Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Process Engineer troubleshoots materials, processes, and tooling production issues in plastic extrusion environment.

• Work closely with Production Managers to resolve ongoing production issues
• Assist in transition of new process developments
• Lead process optimization and continuous process improvement activities
• Start up new equipment and train operators
• Establish and maintain best practice operating procedures
• Work with Maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation of extrusion equipment
• Work with design engineering staff to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support and drive the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles
• Prior experience in polymer extrusion preferred. Plastics experience (Injection / Extrusion) / Extrusion experience (Rubber, etc) / Medical device process is preferred
• 4 yr. Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems or Lean Certification preferred
• Able to understand and document a process accurately
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects
• Project management skills
• Continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC, and TPM experience
• Team environment and independent working experience
• Black belt / six sigma desired
• Hands-on-style