Manufacturing Process Engineer - relo to Atlanta suburbs

ZipRecruiter; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance production processes and lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves improving efficiencies, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. You will work closely with management and technicians to troubleshoot issues and document processes. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and have a background in engineering, this is an exciting opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with mechanical process control.
• Experience managing and leading direct reports in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to optimize production and product quality.
• Create and maintain engineering/process documentation.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Education

BA/BS in Chemical Engineering

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

BA/BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PI systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Global CPG company needs a Manufacturing Process Engineer, responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding production and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

This position is located about an hour south of Atlanta. Relocation assistance is available.

The primary duties and responsibilities are:

• Works with management, technicians, and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.
• Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material and machine capabilities.
• Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
• Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with the Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
• Performs specified design of experiments and establishes capability studies.
• Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
• Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
• Leads quality root cause investigations.
• Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.
• Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains an excellent safety record.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.
• Must have Continuous Improvement experience.
• SPC Gain Seeker experience is desired.
• Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.
• Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• PI systems experience (digital EOT systems).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.