Process Engineer

Novolex; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System training

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and improve molded fiber manufacturing processes and provide leadership for associates supporting quality and process monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, CI/PI systems experience, and knowledge of molding with SolidWorks/AutoCAD. You will oversee lab and process technicians, ensure quality, and uphold GMP standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing with process control and quality inspection.
• Continuous Improvement experience and SPC/Gain Seeker experience are desired.
• Food Safety/GMP experience is highly desired.
• Paper science or paper making experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes: reduce cycle times, increase throughput, improve quality, and minimize scrap.
• Create and maintain engineering/process docs (mold specs, PFMEAs, Process Flow diagrams).
• Set-up and optimize processing parameters based on material and equipment.
• Develop molding procedures for consistent processing across shifts.
• Monitor daily production efficiencies and drive cost savings.
• Perform DOE and capability studies; identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee lab/process technicians and the quality program; coordinate NSF audit and GMP standards.
• Address safety issues promptly and maintain strong safety and attendance records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Communication

Microsoft Office

PI systems

Pulp & fiber process

Troubleshooting

Time management

Mathematical skills

Education

BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

The Process Engineer responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of Molded Fiber products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job 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 troubleshooting 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, machine capabilities.
• Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
• Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
• Performs specified design of experiments and establish capability studies.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce defects and drive cost savings.
• Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
• Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
• 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 excellent safety record.
• Maintains excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 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.
• Must have Continuous Improvement experience
• SPC Gain Seeker experience
• Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.
• Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Process Engineer position:

• Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness.
• 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)
• Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Advance mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.

Education

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.

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Company Benefits

What You’ll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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