Process Engineer

Pregis; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Process Engineer to partner with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to reduce costs and meet stringent quality specs. You will drive process improvements, capital projects, and product optimization while mentoring technicians and leading safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in process engineering, with coating/converting experience. Travel up to 15% is expected as projects span multiple plants.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in process engineering; 3+ years in coating and converting; 10+ years with no degree.
• Hands-on, tenacious, good with hand and power tools; capable in measurements.
• Must climb ladders, lift 50 lbs, and work in noisy environments.
• Willing to travel up to 15% domestically and possibly globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant projects with engineering teams to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Drive process improvements and capital projects with ROI analysis.
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations to manage process changes.
• Develop CapEx plans and build payback models for projects.
• Lead Kaizen events and apply DOE for continuous improvements.
• Support safety initiatives and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Process engineering

Team leadership

Quality collaboration

DOE

Lean Kaizen

Safety mindset

Education

BS in Engineering preferred

Industrial Engineering background

Tools

Multimeter

Thermography equipment

Gas detection equipment

Gas chromatograph

Air flow meters

Job description

We’re Not Just in the Packaging Business–We’re in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Position Overview

The process engineer works with operations, maintenance, quality, corporate engineering and sales to deliver a lowest cost product that meets quality and engineering specifications. The process engineer drives training and development of key technicians, ferrets out machine and process issues, takes ownership of PSM, leads teams to drive solutions, develops new products and optimizes product lines by reducing variability in the production processes that will improve quality to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities & Duties

Responsibilities & duties include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with plant production and maintenance staff to fully understand and support daily activities and new projects.
• Lead implementation of projects through technical expertise and influencing capability.
• Execute and reinforce improvements with strong change management skills.

Safety

• Keep Safety in the forefront of team’s thinking and approach to work.
• Lead or conduct risk assessments of equipment to help drive safety improvements using best engineering practices.
• Actively participate in all Plant safety initiatives, including but not limited to, JSA’s, teams, projects, etc.

Quality

• Own and update run conditions for all processes in the plant and keep database up to date at all times for traceability.
• Coordinate with Quality group to understand needs to make a product that meets customer commitments and expectations.

Process

• Lead new product development efforts at plant in coordination with corporate engineering. Conduct trials as needed.
• Identify machine issues and drive maintenance team to repair quickly.
• Identify process opportunities and drive capital and plant investment to repair.
• Work with Plant Manager and Corporate Engineering to develop CapEx plans. Construct payback models for capital projects and verify achievement of financial benefits after completion of project.
• Communicate effectively, by being a good listener and translating process expectations, from management level to the factory floor level.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to manage process changes in a controlled manner.
• Conduct GC studies as needed to optimize cure time and conditions.
• Serve as Liaison between corporate engineering, quality, and facility. Communicate with plant teams regarding projects, trials, engineering functions, etc.

Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate with plant leadership team. Attend and participate in day-to-day plant operations meetings, lead Kaizen events, perform Gemba walks, etc.
• Identify process issues and resolve them quickly using DOE (design of experiments) or other like tools to drive improvements.
• Use lean concepts to lead Kaizen events focused on cost reduction and process optimization.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred. Industrial Engineering background
• 5 or more years’ experience in process engineering. 3 or more years’ experience in coating and converting; 10+ years of industrial engineering in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Hands on, tenacious, determined personality. Knowledge of hand tools and power tools is a must. Position requires use of a multimeter, thermography equipment, gas detection equipment, gas chromatograph, air flow meters, etc.
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift 50 lbs, stand on feet all day, and communicate well in a noisy environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Travel up to 15%, domestically and potentially globally.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.