Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Hickory, NC

My client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Process Engineer to join the team in Hickory, NC. This role involves collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, corporate engineering, and sales to produce cost-effective products that meet quality and engineering specifications. The Process Engineer will drive technician training and development, resolve machine and process issues, take ownership of Process Safety Management, lead solution-driven teams, develop new products, and optimize production lines to improve quality and meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred;
  Industrial Engineering background.
• 4+ years of experience in process engineering; 3+ years in coating and converting; 8+ years of industrial engineering experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Hands-on personality.
• Knowledge of hand tools and power tools is essential.
• Proficiency with multimeters, thermography equipment, gas detection equipment, gas chromatographs, air flow meters, etc.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with plant production and maintenance staff to understand and support daily activities and new projects.
• Lead project implementation with technical expertise and influencing capabilities.
• Execute and reinforce improvements with strong change management skills.
• Prioritize safety in all team activities and approaches to work.
• Lead or conduct equipment risk assessments to drive safety improvements using best engineering practices.
• Actively participate in plant safety initiatives.
• Own and update run conditions for all processes in the plant, maintaining an up-to-date database for traceability.
• Coordinate with the Quality group to meet product commitments and customer expectations.
• Lead new product development efforts at the plant in coordination with corporate engineering; conduct trials as needed.
• Identify machine issues and ensure timely repairs by the maintenance team.
• Identify process opportunities and drive capital and plant investments for improvements.
• Develop Cap Ex plans with Plant Manager and Corporate Engineering; construct payback models for capital projects and verify financial benefits post-completion.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, from management to the factory floor, to translate process expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to manage process changes in a controlled manner.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate engineering, quality, and facility, communicating project details, trials, and engineering functions.
• Coordinate with the plant leadership team; attend and participate in daily plant operations meetings, lead Kaizen events, and perform Gemba walks.
• Identify and resolve process issues quickly using DOE or similar tools to drive improvements.
• Use lean concepts to lead Kaizen events focused on cost reduction and process optimization.

If you are looking for a stable company that will offer you career advancement and meet the above requirements, please send your resume in Word format to  Interviews are being scheduled NOW.