Process Engineer

Jobot; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for Growth

Excellent Benefits

First Shift Position

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Kohler, WI, owning the plant's primary processes and driving DoE-based improvements. You will apply Lean and Operational Excellence methods to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

This role emphasizes data-driven problem solving and hands-on implementation. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences, with five years of ops/engineering experience (plastics preferred), and strong

Qualifications

• Leadership and data-driven decision making
• Experience with process trials and DOE design
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels and train staff

Responsibilities

• Own the plant's primary processes and drive optimization
• Plan, design, and execute empirical DoE studies for repeatability
• Improve process performance using Lean and Operational Excellence tools
• Analyze data to improve yield, labor utilization, setup times, and product quality
• Define goals and projects for yield improvement and cost reduction
• Collaborate with operators and leadership to evaluate improvements
• Plan and execute trials to reduce waste and variance
• Recommend process changes based on evaluations
• Contribute to customer complaint resolution through root cause analysis
• Engage with customers and reps to boost satisfaction
• Train staff on key engineering topics as needed
• Lead projects using standard project management tools

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

DOE design

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Process Engineer Role with Industry Leader / $90,000-$110,000 per year depending on Experience / Great Benefits and Ability for Growth

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken McClure

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a growing industry leader supplying innovative technology around the globe. We truly value our team members and clients as we take pride in everything we build. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our growing team!

Why join us

• $90,000-$110,000 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.

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