Process Engineer

Position Description

Title: Process Engineer

Department: Engineering

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt Salaried

Position

Purpose:

Recommend improved processes, procedures, equipment, and materials which will enhance the safety, quality and efficiency in the manufacturing of IPG's products.

• Develop and conduct employee training sessions as needed for new equipment and processes.
• Develops and implements production methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost‑efficient manner.
• Recommend equipment and processes for manufacture of new products.
• Investigate and provide remedies for manufacturing process problems.
• As required, establish working relationships with outside personnel to meet project objectives.
• Knowledgeable of current products, processes, equipment, and procedures to apply to design and equipment analysis.
• Maintain detailed records and orderly files on all assigned projects.
• Evaluate equipment problems and design requirements of new or modified equipment.
• Evaluate environmental compliance projects as they relate to the process function.
• Issue periodic status reports.
• Coach operating personnel to reduce waste generation and energy consumption.
• Investigates and resolves work‑in‑process problems.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
• Develop, implement and communicate work instructions, procedures and other documentation as necessary to support work responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering or other technical field.
• 4-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Solid data analytic skills.
• Strong interest and support of continuous improvement processes and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic chemical, mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• High level of computer literacy, specifically MS Office.
• Understanding of plastics chemistry and extrusion process.
• Recommended experience with advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, IIOT or advanced process control.
• Recommended knowledge in the Toyota Production System.
• Recommended Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Experience in sustainable practices such as zero landfill or C2C.