Process Engineer

Shurtape Industrial; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Hickory, NC. You will analyze processes, collaborate with R&D, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and output across production lines.

You will work in a hybrid environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement efficient methods, read technical drawings, and leverage AutoCAD or SolidWorks to source optimal equipment solutions. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3-5 years experience in process engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong math skills.
• Experience in AutoCAD or SolidWorks is preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing documents.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written documentation.
• Ability to implement compliance strategies at the plant level including data collection, compliance demonstrations, and process changes necessary to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify, scope, propose, and implement capital improvement projects as assigned.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to present information and recommendations to customer and foster relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes, equipment, materials to determine efficient manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Monitor processes on a continual basis for continuing improvements and/or modifications
• Coordinate activities of support personnel and manufacturing to resolve process problems
• Assist in training operators on process awareness, monitoring and control
• Provide process data as recommended for standard or experimental products
• Research equipment to source the most appropriate solutions by focusing on cost, flexibility and efficiency
• Analyze material flow to develop an efficient method for moving materials through the process efficiently while maintaining constant traceability
• Assist R&D project leaders during experimental trials
• Participate on development team to bring new part concepts to production
• Build and maintain user requirement checklists for new equipment
• Actively collaborate with the IO, OQ, PQ and validation teams

Skills

Strong math skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The process engineer assists other departments to assure that the production processes are performing properly with respect to safety, quality, and output; assists in data collection, training, and documentation of assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze processes, equipment, materials to determine efficient manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Monitor processes on a continual basis for continuing improvements and/or modifications
• Coordinate activities of support personnel and manufacturing to resolve process problems
• Assist in training operators on process awareness, monitoring and control
• Provide process data as recommended for standard or experimental products
• Research equipment to source the most appropriate solutions by focusing on cost, flexibility and efficiency
• Analyze material flow to develop an efficient method for moving materials through the process efficiently while maintaining constant traceability
• Assist R&D project leaders during experimental trials
• Participate on development team to bring new part concepts to production
• Build and maintain user requirement checklists for new equipment
• Actively collaborate with the IO, OQ, PQ and validation teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 3-5 years experience in process engineering
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Strong math skills
• Experience in AutoCAD or Solidworks is preferred
• Ability to analyze drawings, manuals, materials, and processes to design or improve a manufacturing method
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing documents
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written documentation
• Ability to implement compliance strategies at the plant level including data collection, compliance demonstrations, and process changes necessary to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to identify, scope, propose, and implement capital improvement projects as assigned
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to present information and recommendations to customer and foster relationships with vendors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires hearing, mental and visual attention
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend and lift frquently including lifting dies and machine parts while working on proccesses and improvements (assistancewill be available for heavy items)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid environment including time in a office setting and in a manufacturing or production facility

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinity employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.