Process Engineer

Loparex; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

11 paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Loparex LLC in Iowa City seeks a dedicated Process Engineer with 4+ years in manufacturing to drive safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities include supporting product trials, optimizing equipment, and leading CI initiatives.

Candidates with Six Sigma belts and knowledge of extrusion/silicone coating are preferred. The role requires collaboration across departments, on-site presence, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring adherence to Loparex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required.
• Minimum 4+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• In lieu of degree, 8+ years of continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, high-quality, and efficient work environment and team approach.
• Lead safety-focused culture and drive safety initiatives.
• Support targeted manufacturing and maintenance activities including product trials and equipment optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and six sigma projects and data analysis.
• Dispositions of non-conforming products and root cause investigations.
• Oversee commissioning of new or modified equipment and process improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical techniques

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Smartsheet

SAP

DELMIA Apriso

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!

Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity!

What You'll Do:

• Create a work environment and team approach in accordance with the core principles of Loparex: Safety, Quality, Efficiency.
• Incorporate safety into all aspects of daily responsibilities and to be a leader in building safety into workplace culture.
• Targeted manufacturing and maintenance support, including but not limited to safety, quality, product trials, equipment optimization, establishing SOCs, and troubleshooting.
• Execution of improvement activities, including but not limited to lean manufacturing principles, six sigma projects, and data analysis. Drive CI principles at the asset level and across adjacent groups.
• Disposition of non-conforming products and investigation into root cause.
• Supervise successful commissioning and/or implementation of new or modified equipment.
• Process optimization with focus on high risk/process failure areas with a focus on troubleshooting.
• Development of new products and processes in pursuit of Loparex core principles.
• Training Loparex employees in all new processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficient execution.
• Identification of equipment upgrades in line with Loparex core principles, documentation of justification, and follow-through on successful implementation.
• Liaison between Technical Services and the plant to ensure successful execution of trials.
• Responsible for technical problem definition and solution in manufacturing environment. Interfaces with multiple departments incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability and quality.
• Determines the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles as they apply to site KPI's.
• Perform assignments requiring use and application of standard engineering economics and product development principles and techniques.
• Must be available to be on call nights and weekends for production support on a rotational basis.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree STEM related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years previous Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In absence of degree, 8+ years of demonstrated continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of extrusion coating, silicone coating, printing and slitting process preferred.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SAP, DELMIA Apriso).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques including: SPC, design of experiments, and quality improvement systems.
• Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes.

Why Join Loparex?

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 401K
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)