Process Engineer

Progressive Foam Technologies; Beach City (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

Dental Insurance for employees and my/

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Retirement Bonus

Long-Term Disability

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Progressive Foam Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to drive process improvements in the Mold Department for EPS product lines. You’ll work on equipment upgrades, SOPs, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and safety.

Initially, you’ll train with the incumbent Process Engineer for up to one year before retirement, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity across Beach City and Gnadenhutten facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine operations to produce EPS products in the Mold Department and develop processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production problems and take corrective action.
• Research equipment purchases or upgrades for the Mold Department.
• Create and maintain SOPs for Mold Department equipment.
• Manage equipment specifications, drawings and process diagrams.
• Coordinate with maintenance on calibration and maintenance monitoring.
• Train production staff on equipment, processes and operations.
• Assess raw materials safety and environmental impact.
• Support scale-up from small-scale to large-scale operations.
• Monitor and improve efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with other specialists on raw material performance and EPS processing.
• Create, manage and maintain recipes and machine settings.
• Maintain data collection and alarm systems for Mold Department process monitoring.
• Analyze trials and production data and report findings.
• Provide operator support (in person or remote).
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance for processes.
• Provide technical information to other departments as required.
• Interact with suppliers on technical issues, trials and changes.
• Attend trade shows and vendor events to stay current on EPS processing tech.
• This role serves Beach City and Gnadenhutten locations with travel between sites.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
This is not just another engineering role, it’s an opportunity to step into a mission-critical position where your expertise will directly shape the future of our growing company.

Unlike many companies where key roles turn over suddenly, we’ve planned ahead: you’ll be able to train with our incumbent Process Engineer for up to one year before their retirement, giving you the confidence and continuity needed to succeed.

Position Overview:

Determines operations to produce products in the Mold Department and develops processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met. Troubleshoot problems with production and takes corrective action. Researches the purchase of equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to company core values
  (Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Service, Interdependence, Listening, Accountability)
• Evaluate, implement and monitor processes and operating systems for the manufacture of EPS products.
• Oversee and work with production to create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (i.e. – Standard operating procedures for all Mold Department equipment).
• Create, and maintain equipment specification documents, drawings and process diagrams as needed.
• Work with maintenance to ensure proper equipment calibration and maintenance monitoring.
• Assist production with training of employees on equipment, process and operations.
• Assess the performance of raw materials and their safety and environmental impact of the facility.
• Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations, measurements, and mechanical changes, as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel.
• Work closely with other specialists (including scientists) on raw material performance and EPS processing.
• Create, manage, and maintain recipes and machine settings for all Mold Department equipment.
• Create, manage, and maintain data collection and alarm systems for Mold Department process monitoring.
• Collect, analyze, and report findings from trials and production data.
• Troubleshoot Mold Department equipment and provide operator support (in person or remote).
• Assume responsibility for safety/environmental issues and ongoing performance of processes.
• Provide technical information and support to other departments as required.
• Interact with equipment and raw material suppliers on technical issues, trials, and equipment or material changes.
• Attend trade shows and vendor-sponsored events to stay current on EPS processing technology and equipment.
• This position serves both the Beach City and Gnadenhutten locations. Travel between locations is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification a plus, but not required.
• Self-motivated, hands-on individual with keen interest in quickly learning and applying new skills.
• Can follow written/verbal instructions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to react quickly to changing requirements and new processing developments.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to comprehend and apply principles of mathematics, modern algebra, and statistical theory.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to travel overnight (domestic & international) approximately 10% of the time.
• Ability to provide after-hours support (in person or remote) as needed.

Company Training Requirements:

• Online Safety Training
• IT Security Awareness Training
• Drug Free Workplace Training
• Anti-Harassment Training
• Job Specific Certification
• PIV Certified
• Leadership and Development Training

Why Work at Progressive Foam?

We are not perfect, but we take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. You'll find meaningful work, opportunities to advance, and a positive, team-driven culture that makes coming to work enjoyable.

Oh and the benefits? They’re some of the best you’ll find!

• Medical Insurance (super low premiums – cut them in half with our Wellness Program)
• Employer-Contributed HSA
• FREE Dental Insurance for employees and dependents
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Immediate Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Retirement Bonus ($1,000 per year of service)
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Educational Assistance (we cover tuition beyond the cost of books)