Process Engineer

National Nonwovens Inc.; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Nonwovens Inc. in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define, monitor, develop and correct processes, and to ensure safe, productive manufacture of quality products.

You will collaborate on new products and processes as defined by product development, acting as custodian of process specifications. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years' experience in nonwovens manufacturing or textiles, plus excellent written and oral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Textile) required.
• Minimum 3 years in technical or manufacturing with nonwovens/textile experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Define, monitor, develop and correct manufacturing processes.
• Develop new products and processes as defined by product development.
• Act as custodian of process/specifications system.
• Support safe and productive manufacture of quality products.
• Run trials, observe, report results and recommend changes.
• Maintain records, observe safety rules, and ensure efficiency.

Skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Textile)

Job description

Define, monitor, develop and correct manufacturing processes. Develop new products/processes. Act as custodian of process/product specifications system. Suggest implementation of new processes and products as defined by product development. Perform assigned duties and responsibilities to support the safe and productive manufacture of a quality product and to meet the goals of the corporation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the most efficient and productive machine utilization via proper operating procedure.
• Execute program/project objectives as defined by supervisor. Responsible for running trial activities. Monitor and report on trials in a written document. Recommend changes to specifications and processes based on sound scientific principles.
• Conduct observation of personnel, process and equipment to determine procedural requirements.
• Monitor plant activity. Troubleshoot when the need arises. Recommend changes to process specifications and equipment.
• Investigate facility problems and recommend solutions including equipment modifications, operating procedure, update, maintenance, etc.
• Conduct lab experiments to support project activities and process development. Provide a timely written report of results and recommendations.
• Keep up with advances in technology through magazine subscriptions, patent literature, suppliers and outside sources when available.
• Analyze work study data, processes, equipment and product specifications to establish time and production standards.
• Report weekly o activities and next steps.
• Adhere to and enforce the use of safe work practices following safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain files, logs and other departmental records to ensure availability and organization of information contained in them.
• Other responsibilities/duties as required or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Textile)
• 3-years experience in technical or manufacturing with experience in nonwovens manufacturing, dyeing and finishing textiles.
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively