Engineer III - Polyurethane Foam Process

Engineer III - Polyurethane Foam Process

Job Category
:
Operations

Requisition Number
: ENGIN
003732

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Katy, TX 77494, USA

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.

In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Engineer III - Polyurethane Foam Process

In this role
, you will serve as Igloo’s Subject Matter Expert for our Polyurethane foam process; providing leadership, direction, and control over all foaming related equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and flexibility, and contributing to 5% year-over-year productivity gains. Successful candidates will be self-driven, hands-on, and fully engaged in the advancement of Igloo’s Operations success.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Igloo’s polyurethane foam process.
• Conduct daily walks in manufacturing areas to identify production upsets and provide direct hands-on support to resolve.
• Provide front-line troubleshooting of foaming process.
• Maximize Igloo’s Polyurethane uptime through regular monitoring of equipment condition and reliability. Schedule as needed outside services for preventative maintenance and calibrations. Example systems/equipment to monitor:
• Polyurethane Bulk Transfer System
• Dosing Units
• Transfer pumps
• Metering equipment
• Mixing Heads
• New Product launch support including:
• Foam Fixture Design Reviews
• NPD Foam Process Qualification
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• New Program launch control – concept to production; assign self or team members to all key plant initiatives and provide team leadership and regular meeting through-out project. To include:
  • Foam sampling
  • Fixture sampling
  • Auxiliary equipment run-offs and modifications
• Coach and Mentor associates in foam basics and best practices
• Develop and conduct PU Foam 101 training for Igloo associates
• Troubleshoot process failures and provide Root Cause Corrective Actions driving toward long-lasting and sustainable production practices
• Actively seek out and pursue process improvements and production cost savings (targeting 2x salary), through the reduction of direct and indirect labor.
• Provide Technical reports summarizing investigations, qualifications, and experiments as required.
• Provide courteous support to Marketing, Quality, Finance, Sales as required.
• Provide leadership and mentorship of fellow engineers and process technicians.
• Other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or similar discipline
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Six (6) years of hands-on polyurethane processing experience
• English Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English, excellent written and oral skills
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to apply…