Process Engineer

Logoplaste is currently seeking to hire a Process Engineer to join the team in Plainfield, IL.

The Process Eng is responsible for implementing and managing all mold and machine processes as well as managing the quality function for relevant machinery.

• Set up, repair and troubleshoot equipment, ancillary equipment and support equipment.
• Make required mold changes/process adjustments and complete color changes.
• Supervise the quality of product in the plant, ensuring that processes and controls produce preforms to the specifications.
• Analyse quality and SPC information to ensure robustness of quality systems.
• Analyse downtime, scrap and cycle time data and prioritize improvement activities accordingly to positively affect the KPI’s.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements in coordination with the Maintenance Team.
• Assist in the training and supervision of the mold change team.
• Analyse mold change efficiencies and time using KPI’s to track and gauge performance.
• Manage mold and hot runner spare parts and maintain PM program.
• Train and document training for employees to ensure they are able to do their job with success.
• Promote continuous improvement, through the use of improvement tools including SMED, 5S, Kaizen problem solving, etc.
• Participate in the safety processes of the plant.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping and GMP practices/Global Food Safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area;
  Recognized certification or education in related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of HDPE, PET
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours to complete necessary changes and provide support for processing on all shifts
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Good communication and team building skills
  
  Good working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP
• Ability to effectively communicate technical system issues
• Experience with lean manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in a fast pace, lean environment with heat above 90 degrees
• Ability to sit, climb, stand, bend, crawl and walk on a varying basis throughout the assigned work schedule
• Ability to carry and/or maneuver up to 50 pounds

Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.