Process Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Safety and Environmental
• Ensuring that all processes and procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations
• Manage plant Environmental, health, and safety programs. Ensure ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications are maintained.
• Ensures Plant EHS scorecard and safety training records are maintained and up to date.
• Develop and maintain safety standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state and local regulations.
• Understand the importance of safety in manufacturing. Safety always comes first.
• Understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the processing and manufacturing of plastic. Always strive to minimize wastes and spills when designing equipment.

Process Design

• Facilitating all aspects of process engineering for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation.
• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Developing chain of tasks for process, establishing method of production & process directives, resolving problems / bottlenecks. Providing analysis of data and generating required compliance documentation.
• Discovering, investigating and integrating new technologies in the processing area.
• Implementing statistical tools for process control & designing DOE (Design of Experiments).

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical engineering.
• 3-5 years of Process Engineering experience.
• Strong background PLC controls, working knowledge on electrical schematics and automation design
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with high interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to get involved in the production operation at all levels.
• Must have experience in managing ISO14001 and 45001 management system, and certified internal auditor.
• Ability to work in a multitasking, multi-role and fast paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, PLC controls and programming software, SolidWorks experience would be an asset.
• Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to occasionally, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science is preferred.