Process Engineer

Position: Process Engineer I
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** Salary
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* Job Description:

** At
** LATICRETE International,
** we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries.
* The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017!
* We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
** Just some of our benefits:
*** Medical* Dental
* Vision* 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
* Flexible spending
* Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
* 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Applying engineering and chemistry techniques, assists in the improvement of quality and manufacturing processes and products and in the transition of new products and processes from R&D to production.  Assist in equipment and processes design to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and to promote safety, quality and reliability. Assess current equipment methods and processes and makes recommendations for changes.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and processes. Shows results in reports. Applies themselves in laboratory setting as needed follows good GMP.  May train personnel in equipment and method usage and processes. Performs work under minimal supervision.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.
** Process Lab and New Product Development Support (50%)
*** Assist NPD projects as assigned and in compliance with Procedures, Programs, and Policies.
* Execute Design of Experiments for Pilot Plant Scale-Up and Production Scale-Up.
* Analyze Design of Experiment data compared to expectations and opportunities for improvement.
** Data Analysis / Technical Management (20%)
*** Analyze product/process data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
* Analyze product/process/quality data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
* Analyze the production requirements of products and ensure JDE1 data are correct.
* Ensure all operations and processes comply with ISO/QMS requirements.
* Develop work instructions and provide training on new and improved equipment and processes.
** Plant Support (15%):
*** Assist in identifying, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives which reduce waste and non-value added activities.
* Assist with planning, developing and implementing quality and manufacturing process changes that yield improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates.
* Provide support on any production/product/quality issues as required.
* Assist with evaluating equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection.
* Develop a rapport with multiple Plant Leadership Teams, QA Team, and R&D personnel.
Coordinate QA efforts with R&D and vice versa.
** Pilot Plant (15%):
*** Operates and ensures pilot plant machines/production equipment are prepared for operation and installed following protocols and procedures and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency and ensures are functioning to specifications.
* Executes required lab testing for experiments completed in the pilot plant.
** REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical…