Process Engineer

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation seeks a Process Engineer in Fountain Inn, SC, to design and optimize industrial processes that transform materials efficiently. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and analyzing production data. A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Material Science Engineering is required, along with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. The company fosters an inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of chemical and material science engineering principles.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and improve them.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize industrial processes for efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate project design and development for compliance.
• Identify and solve production process problems.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving

Project Management and Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Material Science strongly preferred)

Job description

Primary Function

As a Process Engineer you will design new and optimize existing industrial processes to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and safely. You will monitor and maintain equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. You will gather, analyze and report on data relating to production, efficiency and cost towards the goals of maximizing output, reducing costs, and improving product quality. The ideal candidate will have education and/or experience in Chemical and/or Material Science Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan details of assigned project, including methods and scope of work under the functional guidance of senior personnel where some detailed outline of procedures and desired results are given.


• Coordinates design and development of projects with related activities to ensure compatibility of design and adherence to specifications.


• Prepares materials for effective, efficient training of machine operators.


• Serves as liaison with equipment manufacturers for process and machinery improvements.


• Establishes and conducts test, analyzes and interprets test results and prepares reports summarizing methods employed and results obtained in the solution of the assigned project.


• Requires the limited use and/or application of basic engineering or scientific principles, theories and concepts to develop solutions to problems of limited scope.


• Prepares training manuals, operating procedures and instructions for manufacturing processes.


• Ensures proper manufacturing procedures are followed, adhering to all safety policies and procedures and quality regulations and standards, and achieving optimal operational costs.


• Identifies production process problems, conducts tests and experiments to analyze problems; solves problems in conjunction with other departments.


• Provides technical support to technicians and production personnel in response to production issues or during preventative maintenance utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.


• Troubleshoots machinery as required with the support of a qualified technician.


• Creates and manages project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, delivering on results as committed.


• Analyzes manufacturing process capabilities of new products to identify potential production processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Material Science Engineering strongly preferred).


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving.


• Deployment and Monitoring of Key Indicators.


• Formalization and Transmission of Knowledge and Skills.


• Project Management and Innovation.

EEO Statement

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.