Process Engineer

Jobot; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

Excellent Benefits

Room for Growth

First Shift Position

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer for a leadership role in a plastics-focused operation. You will own primary processes, design and run DOE studies, and use Lean and OE tools to improve yield, labor efficiency, and product quality.

Strong data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success. Five-plus years in operations or engineering, plastics experience preferred, with a BS in a related field.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences (or equivalent).
• Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment.
• Minimum five years of operations or engineering experience, with 3 years in plastics.
• Operational Excellence training or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the plant's primary processes.
• Plan, design, and execute DOE to ensure repeatability.
• Optimize process performance with Lean and Operational Excellence tools.
• Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through data.
• Define goals related to yield, labor optimization, cost reduction and quality.
• Evaluate improvements and plan cycle optimizations with leadership.
• Plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation.
• Make process evaluations and recommend changes.
• Contribute to customer complaint process via RCA, trials and effectiveness.
• Engage with customers and commercial reps to enhance satisfaction.
• Train staff on key engineering topics as needed.
• Lead projects using standard PM tools and ISO/IMS policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

DOE

Process improvement

Communication

Budgeting

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences

Thermoforming equipment experience

Five years operations/engineering experience (plastics preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Process Engineer Role with Industry Leader / $90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience / Great Benefits and Ability for Growth

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken McClure

Why join us?

• $90,000-$120,000 per year depending on Experience
• Room for Growth
• Excellent Benefits
• First Shift Position
• Bonus Potential

Job Details

• Ownership of the plant's primary processes
• Ability to problem solve as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques
• Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality
• Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality
• Evaluate and recommend improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the leadership team
• Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation
• Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness
• Engage with customers and commercial representatives to enhance customer satisfaction
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as-needed basis
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent
• Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum five years of operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), are strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data-driven results
• Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings). Including the ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). SAP ERP experience preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.