Lead PVC Process Engineer: Die Development & Optimization

Crosslinked; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trex Company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Senior PVC Process Engineer III to lead development and optimization of wood/plastic composites manufacturing processes, and to manage die repair and process improvements.

You will establish operating parameters for plant equipment, support production and maintenance, and present weekly status updates to the Site Technical Manager while pursuing capital projects to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or chemical process operations managing the manufacturing processes and procedures of wood/plastic composites and/or extrusion processes.
• Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and procedures for the function of plant equipment required in manufacturing wood/plastic composites. Establish and maintain the required operating parameters, based on observed data and best practices, with minimal supervision from the supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance to the Production Supervisors, Process Technicians, and maintenance team members to solve problems and optimize the operation of plant equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the proper operation of the manufacturing lines and coordinate the repair and replacement of these pieces of equipment as needed.
• Assume responsibility for all die repair and development.
• Communicate project and process status with weekly reports to the Site Technical Manager.
• Recommend capital projects based on a cost-benefit analysis and the intended production impact. Work with other departments on capital projects or improvements, identify necessary resources, and follow up to assess the operational success of the installed equipment.
• Problem-solving expertise to address process, equipment, materials, quality, and EHS issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Trex Company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Senior PVC Process Engineer III to lead development and optimization of wood/plastic composites manufacturing processes, and to manage die repair and process improvements.

You will establish operating parameters for plant equipment, support production and maintenance, and present weekly status updates to the Site Technical Manager while pursuing capital projects to boost efficiency.