Process Engineer - Poromerics

Position Summary / Overview

The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting an operations module with the Poromerics operating unit. The process engineer reports to the Poromerics Technical Area Manager.

• Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising, Product Quality and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet Business and plant goals. (Production, cost, quality).
• Responsible for the application of Process Safety Management for the areas.
• Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills.
• Implements best practices in operations to optimize operations. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place.
• Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example:
  Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc.
• Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.
• Review area performance charts on daily basis implementing improvements for OOC process situations and process shifts.
• Initiates change to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with Technical Advisor in this respect.
• Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations. Example:
  Production, Improvement, etc.
• As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
• As required participates on and leads teams.
• Owns, monitors, and tracks KPIs as required.
• Implement process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement.
• Monitor and improve raw material variability.
• Works with Quality Coordinator, TA and others as required to disposition non-conforming product.
• Conducts and participates in RCA, FMEA, etc. as required.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Basic understanding of statistics required.

• 0-5+ years of production engineering experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with statistical process control (SPC) and analysis strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with HVM processing is preferred.
• Experience participating in PHAs is desirable.
• Experience with interpreting and dispositioning based on analytical results is a plus.
• Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma or a certification is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned work independently and within teams.
• Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.

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