Pouring Line Engineer — Foam Production & Lean Ops

University of Delaware; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has a great opportunity for a Pouring Line Engineer in the Prime Pour Department at our Fogelsville, Pennsylvania plant.

You will receive extensive training on polyurethane slab stock production and become familiar with the process, machinery, chemistry and supervision of the pouring line. The role involves supervising hourly production personnel, maintaining daily communication with management, scheduling, quality and plant leadership, and applying just-in-time and lean

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Hands-on production environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production personnel in the pouring line.
• Maintain daily communication with department management, scheduling, quality and plant leadership.
• Assist with supervision of production and personnel-related functions.
• Apply lean manufacturing and just-in-time principles to optimize material, machinery and manpower.

Skills

Team player

Hands-on production

Autonomous work style

Lean manufacturing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry

Job description

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Carpenter Co. has a great opportunity available for a Pouring Line Engineer in the Prime Pour Department in our Fogelsville, Pennsylvania manufacturing plant.

This incumbent will receive extensive training on polyurethane slab stock production. In this position you will become familiar with the process, machinery, chemistry and supervision of a polyurethane foam pouring process.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. The Pouring Line Engineer will be expected to assist with the direct supervision of hourly production personnel. The Pouring Line Engineer is also responsible for maintaining daily communication with department management, production personnel, scheduling, quality, and plant management. This individual will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of production and personnel related functions within the department. Major challenges include the efficient usage of material, machinery, and manpower to produce a quality product.

Additional responsibilities of the Pouring Line Engineer will include:

• Provide direction to hourly employees in the areas of production, quality, safety, and value of order.
• Develops understanding of pouring line technology and machinery

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry
• Prior history of successful accomplishments in work experience and/or projects
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Willingness to work as a team member in a “hands-on" production environment
• Ability to work successfully in an autonomous environment
• Capability to work under just-in-time and lean manufacturing theories
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.