Process Engineer

Huhtamäki Oyj; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking an Industrial/Mechanical Engineer to analyze processes and improve production efficiencies across a range of areas, while supporting maintenance, safety, and capital projects.

The role emphasizes applying analytical methods, reducing waste, and standardizing procedures. A minimum of 2 years in an industrial environment and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with CMMS, SPC, and machine design helpful.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and ergonomic improvement projects.
• Develop and manage process improvement portfolio.
• Apply analytical methods to identify and execute projects.
• Create documentation, sketches and instructions.
• Lead production process parameter establishment and SOPs.
• Train operators and maintenance staff.
• Prepare reports for management.
• Support capital projects and new product startups.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

SPC

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

SUMMARY

Analyze processes and develop solutions to improve production efficiencies in a variety of areas and in turn reduce associated costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support all safety and ergonomic improvement projects.
• Support cost reduction activities through process improvement, process modification, tooling modification, scrap reduction, equipment changes and material changes.
• Develop and manage process improvement project portfolio
• Apply analytical and statistical methods to identify, define and execute projects.
• Create all necessary documentation, sketches and instructions.
• Develop solutions for everyday production problems, improve efficiencies, reduce waste and improve overall plant functions.
• Work directly with production team to develop and implement optimum methods and procedures.
• Assist with new material trail and approval process.
• Support and manage capital projects.
• Responsible for startup of new products, production lines and tooling.
• Establish and implement production process parameters and standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate operator and maintenance training for all required procedures and methods.
• Prepare and present reports to management.
• Support maintenance team through data analysis, problem solving, and equipment reliability projects.
• Responsible for administration of CMMS system for completion and tracking of maintenance work orders.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in engineering (mechanical preferred). Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in industrial or mechanical engineering environment with back ground in maintenance. Exposure to CMMS, SPC, machine design and machine tool technology helpful. Auto CAD experience preferred. Must have effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Bachelor degree in engineering (mechanical preferred), Minimum of 2 years experience in industrial or mechanical engineering environment, Background in maintenance, Effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills