Process Engineer Job Yakima area,Washington USA,Engineering

Job Description

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this role is to support improvement of existing processes, design, install, configure and maintain manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve equipment reliability, and develop best practices within the production process. The focus of the Process Engineer's work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems, while improving quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.

The Process Engineer is a part of the plant staff driven to identify, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving safety and quality standards.

Salary and Benefits:
The current range is $,000+ performance based bonus + benefits. Benefits include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, sick days, free onsite clinic, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and wellness program.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Must keep work area clean and safe.
Understanding and daily practice of 5S.
Communicate with all Operations and Maintenance personnel.

Follow all food safety and consumer safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Participate in GMP and food safety training.
Reports all food safety concerns with urgency.

Support production and maintenance in improving process reliability and performance. Key success factors include reducing equipment downtime and scrap, improving line performance and quality throughput, reducing changeover times, and improving the plant's overall approach to preventive and predictive maintenance.

Support and develop production and/or maintenance projects for the plant in Extrusion and Converting Departments.

Provide guidance to maintenance team on assigned tasks and projects.

Facilitate process/continuous improvement. Identify cost‑savings and process improvement projects and move them from the concept to implementation. Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems and process improvements that optimize all phases of the production process; be actively involved in the development and implementation of long‑term improvement plans.

Create and maintain process flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and line capability and performance documentation.

Develop and maintain error proofing methodologies.

Support, cost, estimate and document all engineering changes.

Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any quality non‑conformances related to product, process, and systems.

Provide technical inputs for incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action. Company policies, procedures, and practices are implemented via this position. Quality of products is directly related to the effectiveness of individuals in this job. A broad base of current technical knowledge is required to ensure that standards are met and efficiencies are maintained. Problem solving and decision‑making abilities are essential for success.

Performs additional responsibilities/job duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Technical Discipline.
5‑10+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of Blown Film Extrusion experience.
Strong mechanical, electrical and manufacturing process skills/experience.
Experience supporting and leading Lean manufacturing activities.
Analytical skills and understanding of problem‑solving techniques/tools.
Data‑driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.
Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner, “see the big picture,” and work through ambiguity and change.
Advanced computer knowledge with MS Office applications (Excel, Access, etc.) and other computer tools and software.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

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