Foam Process Engineer: Innovation & Quality

Olympic Products LLC; Greenfield (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Defined contribution plan with company

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Olympic Products LLC in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing improvements under ISO 9001 quality policies. You will develop formulations, coordinate with maintenance and production, and implement process changes to enhance yield and efficiency.

The role requires a BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent and 2+ years in manufacturing, with polymer experience preferred. Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Two years of manufacturing experience, at least one in polymer industry.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process controls and fluid flow phenomena.
• Ability to manipulate production numbers to calculate yields and indicators.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen knowledge is a plus.
• Computer skills such as AutoCAD, Windows, spreadsheets, databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations and pour patterns to meet production specifications.
• Responsible for the daily process operations.
• Liaison with maintenance to solve process equipment problems.
• Liaison with production to address production concerns.
• Plan and execute process improvement experiments.
• Optimize raw material usage and minimize waste.
• Participate in health & safety and quality audit process.
• Write and update SOPS, SOTS, procedures, etc.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal & interpersonal skills

SPC knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Control theory

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent foreign degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Windows

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Olympic Products LLC in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing improvements under ISO 9001 quality policies. You will develop formulations, coordinate with maintenance and production, and implement process changes to enhance yield and efficiency.

The role requires a BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent and 2+ years in manufacturing, with polymer experience preferred. Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration are essential.