Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

Continuous Improvement Engineer Role with Industry Leader / $90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience / Great Benefits and Ability for Growth

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Ken Mc Clure

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Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 per year

We are a growing industry leader supplying innovative technology around the globe. We truly value our team members and clients as we take pride in everything we build. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing team!

$90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience

Room for Growth

Excellent Benefits

Bonus Potential

Ownership of plant’s primary processes (e.g., cell casting, coating, annealing, mixing, etc.)

• Ability to problem solve issues as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques
• Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality
• Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality
• Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the R&D Lab personnel
• Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation
• Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness
• Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent
• Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum five years of operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics plastics-related Industry
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), are strongly preferred

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data-driven results
• Analytical and mathematical skills are necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings). Including the ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). SAP ERP experience preferred.

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