Process Engineer

Placon Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon-Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer to be responsible for new product development, capital equipment projects, and process control in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and have strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates should also be proficient with ERP and quality management software. This position entails working in a manufacturing environment adhering to ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute plans for qualifying new products.
• Support capital equipment projects as an onsite expert.
• Analyze process trends to improve production efficiency.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Aptitude in cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving/troubleshooting

Technical competency in polymer materials

Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or similar

Tools

Oracle

InfinityQS

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

RECENT GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment, the Process Engineer is responsible for four primary functions: 1) new product development, 2) support of capital equipment projects, 3) process control and troubleshooting, and 4) continuous improvement. With advanced knowledge of the process and equipment, the Process Engineer collaborates with the New Product Development and production teams to create and maintain reliable manufacturing processes to maximize company profitability.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Devise and execute plans to qualify new products and materials that demonstrate process capability.
2. Support capital equipment expenditures by becoming an onsite expert of the process and equipment, creating necessary work instructions and documentation, and training production personnel.
3. Improve production efficiency by analyzing trends in process control parameters and working with production and maintenance personnel to troubleshooting issues.
4. Utilize techniques, including Lean and Six Sigma tools, to identify continuous improvement opportunities that will reduce process variability and inefficiencies, and develop solutions that yield quantifiable results.
5. Collect and analyze data and effectively communicate recommendations through formal presentation.
6. Coordinate with planning and design staffs concerning product design and tooling to ensure deadlines are met.
7. Construct and maintain documents such as item specifications and technical data sheets.
8. Establish and review product standards for material, labor and equipment.
9. Retain understanding of ISO quality system as it relates to process establishment and development.
10. Write proposals for capital expenditures and obtain approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or similar degree.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Aptitude in cross-functional teamwork to complete projects
• Self-accountability, time management and detail-oriented
• Technical competency in polymer materials, processing and test methods
• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques as it relates to process control and capability
• Problem solving/troubleshooting – ability to identify a problem, develop and execute tasks to resolve the issue and present the results
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of machine components and equipment
• Ability to learn and utilize computer software including ERP and QMS systems
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods including Lean and Six Sigma
• Project management – create project plans which include milestones and detailed action item lists, identify risks and track and report project performance

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions

Indoors: Office and Manufacturing environment (Good Manufacturing Practices/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment, ISO 9001 certified, ISO 8 clean room)

Equipment/Tools Used

Computer, cell phone, copy machine, industrial machinery including extruders thermoformers and trim presses, hand tools, measurement instruments, Oracle, InfinityQS, and Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements

Normal Office – Sit at desk for long periods of time

Light Work (lift up to 10 lbs) regularly – hand tools and boxes of product

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.) regularly – boxes of product

Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.) occasionally – pallets

Other Physical Requirements: Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time and ability to travel by air and car.

Mental Requirements

Reading, writing, calculating, interpersonal skills, reasoning/analysis, works with minimal supervision

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training)

Local: 4 times/year

Regional: 4 times/year

National: 2 times/year

International: 1 time/year