Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Reynolds Consumer Products

We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast‑paced, and high‑performance organization. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Process Engineer to join our team located at our facility in Jacksonville, IL (West plant location).

The Process Engineer role supports the manufacturing process using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve, or revise processes, with the goal of improving efficiency of operation, safety, and the consistency of product quality. The individual will be responsible for developing procedures that facilitate the adoption of standardized processes that support future expansion. In addition, the individual will monitor the effectiveness of processes and quantify results and present findings to management.

The role requires preparation of detailed reports and analysis for use by management in measuring overall production efficiency.

• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, and quality; resolving problems; completing time studies; identifying trends; and implementing change.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools.
• Confer with vendors, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Assess, document, and monitor existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to enhance productivity, safety, or product quality. Develop new processes as required.
• Interact closely with new product development group to assist in implementation and scale up of new products on the production lines.
• Analyze current machinery conditions and work with internal and external resources to modify and improve operational effectiveness.
• Lead facility in Lean Manufacturing efforts and education.

• You put safety first, always.
• You listen, learn, and evolve.
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity.
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of applicable technical experience required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of process‑related standards.
• 5S and Lean experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills (Root Cause analysis techniques required).
• Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, CAD, and Solidworks.

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Extrusion or reclaim experience preferred.

• Intellectual curiosity:
  Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem solving:
  Do you have a knack for tackling issues head‑on?
• Entrepreneurship:
  Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer centricity:
  Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth mindset:
  Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous improvement:
  Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Jacksonville, IL (West plant location)

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Manufacturing
• Posted Salary Range: USD $80,000.00 – USD $90,000.00 /A

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available.

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