Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Hastings; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastic extrusion is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a technical background and strong problem-solving skills, participating in continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. Passionate engineers are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience desired.
• Extrusion and/or plastics processing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Troubleshoot production issues in extrusion processes.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Results-Oriented

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a critical role in the development and optimization of plastic extrusion manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, focusing on extrusion machinery and processes, and implementation of effective solutions.
• Leads and participates in Kaizen activity.
• Track cost savings activities to reduce costs.
• Attends/participates in a variety of meetings looking at customer complaints, process improvements, and lean initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and responds to corrective actions.
• Initiate and implement Engineering Change Requests.
• Responsible for following all ISO quality systems and procedures.
• Supports Intek Plastics, Inc. policies and procedures and conducts departmental and Company activities in accordance with these policies.
• Every employee is expected to support the INTEK Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with our Quality System Manual and Documented Procedures.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 2 – 3 years Manufacturing Engineering experience desired.
• SolidWorks software experience a plus.
• Extrusion and/or plastics processing experience desired.

Skills

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate workflow with other projects.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Strong collaborator and ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have demonstrated ability to be hands-on, results-oriented individual.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift (weekly) up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist and carry tools or materials over the course of 8 –10 hour shift; while supporting 24-hour/5-day per week plant operations.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about engineering excellence and innovation to apply for this exciting opportunity.