Process Engineer II

Overview

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
• Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
• Career Development in a Global Organization
• A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future

As a key member of our Engineering & Process Development team, you will:

• Improve process efficiency, increase throughput, reduce scrap, and reduce product set-up time.
• Use and support process standards, collecting and analyzing data needed for continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product categories.
• Lead product and process development efforts by running trials and writing reports.
• Support the production staff with process troubleshooting.
• Collaborate effectively within a core engineering team, and across other functional areas.
• Implement programs for monitoring and maintaining the major process inputs including, but not limited to; machinery and tooling, raw materials, processing conditions, process specifications, line set-ups, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Identify sources of process variability through DOE/6-Sigma and implement controls to minimize or eliminate variation.
• Actively manage run specifications to establish and ensure consistency and to optimize throughput.
• Analyze process routings and product information and use this information to optimize throughput across all production lines.
• Suggest changes to product geometry and product performance that may improve process efficiency.
• Support product development by leading activities for trial runs of new products. This may include coordination with tooling engineering, production management, product engineering, etc.
• Support the production staff with process troubleshooting.
• Assist production operators when needed.
• Drive activity needed to manage the lifecycle of products.
• Generate product prints, manufacturing routings, material specifications, and tool design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to collect and compile all drawings and information needed to fully release new parts to production.
• Manage the lifecycle of parts to production using the engineering control system.
• Support product management by providing information and data as needed.
• Support activities needed to qualify new materials, new suppliers, etc.

Health, Safety and Environmental (EHS) responsibilities: Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions. Attend required EHS training. Wear the required PPE at all times. Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions and safety observations. Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace.

STOP WORK when imminent danger is present. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition. Following the best practices outlined by Fenner’s Health, Safety and Environmental Department, this role will be accountable for the following areas of safety at the site:
Confined Space, Lock out / Tag out, Safety Reporting, Site Traffic, Work at Height, Respiratory Protection, PPE Assessment, Hot Work, Hazard Communication, Emergency Preparedness, JSA, Toolbox Talks.

We’re seeking a team member who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Has 3-5 years of related experience or training
• Is skilled in AutoCAD and Solid Works
• Can communicate basic technical information and write formal technical reports
• Works well under supervision and follows established guidelines
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Collaborates effectively across teams and disciplines
• Is committed to safety and follows all EHS policies and procedures
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and ensures equipment is in proper condition
• Is willing to work toward a Six Sigma Green Belt certification

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