Process Engineer

Purpose

Ensure consistency of RMA products through use of Control Plans and Standard Operating Conditions (SOC’s) that ensure our customers receive the same product every time. Promote and lead standardization and relentless continuous process improvement. This position’s performance results will be measured in these specific key areas: (1) reduced internal rejects and customer complaints, (2) increased Job Rate, (3) reduced Yield Loss, and (4) increases in Cpk for key process and product parameters.

• General Policy
• Safety
• Help transfer best process and equipment practices across production lines.
• Work with S & E Coordinator, where necessary, to update PPE requirements.
• Implement necessary environmental controls to avoid pollution and contamination.
• Quality & Product Development
• Supervise customers receive same formulations and finished product every time, following Product & Process Control Plans.
• Coordinate with RMA Commercial Teams to ensure all customer requirements are being consistently met.
• Work with Technology Team and Procurement organization to promote standardization of raw materials where possible.
• Use data and the Voice of Customer (internal and external) to determine where improvements are necessary, initiate corrective action and measure success.
• Process Engineering
• Support equipment & process design during project phase.
• Support project activities like budget, scope & schedule.
• Supervise process operational conditions for production lines.
• Operations
• Ensure plant is “starting where they stopped” on all production runs and that SOC’s are updated in timely manner to reflect actual, optimal and sustainable run conditions.
• Support Plant Manager on KPI goals as related to process improvements through CIT team leadership and involvement. Focus on Job Rate, Yield Loss, Safety and Quality.
• Supports utilization of Company ERP’s systems, (Control Plan, SOC, In-Process Sheet, Stock Requisition, Raw Material Audit Form, etc.) and ensures correct and consistent use on shop floor.
• Drive improvements via Management by Walking Around (MBWA).
• Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in technical field is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Working primarily on manufacturing shop floor and not behind desk.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem solving skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Detail oriented, system thinker, disciplined, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ERP’s.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
• All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

• Must be able to lift 55lbs.
• Must have color vision.
• Have use of fingers and hands for writing and typing.
• Ability to climb straight incline ladders.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Some overnight travel away from home plant location may be required.
• Weekend and holiday travel generally will not be required.

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.