Process Engineer

Tesa SE; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

tesa seeks a Process Engineer to optimize production processes and support new equipment start-up. You will manage trials, document processes, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity across dedicated lines.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering with 2+ years of related experience, strong data analysis and communication skills, and ability to travel ~5%. Proficiency in Excel and SAP is valued, with DOE knowledge considered a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to evaluate complex data and draw conclusions.
• Willing and able to work extended hours machine-side.
• Experienced in project management, problem solving and prioritization.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel to other locations, including foreign travel (~5%).
• ISO/TS 9001 and/or IATF 16949 knowledge; preferred.
• Knowledge of DOE methods and software; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing production processes and start-up of new equipment.
• Create, train, and maintain manufacturing instructions and data collection.
• Execute production trials with R&D and production.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance quality, safety, and productivity.
• Develop and test process changes; document results and countermeasures.
• Conduct causal analysis of quality deviations and implement fixes.
• Support projects in product development or plant initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Excel

SAP experience

Travel readiness

DOE methods

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Eng.

Tools

SAP

DOE software

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us?

At tesa , we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!

The Process Engineer is responsible for consistently working to optimize existing production processes, and start-up of new manufacturing equipment, including tests to ensure product quality. In addition, a main focus for the person hired into this position will be on key factors such as Safety, Quality and Productivity.

How you'll help the formula:

• Responsible for the creation, implementation, training and maintenance of manufacturing instructions, production process descriptions and process data collection needed for the safe, quality oriented and efficient production on dedicated production lines.
• Executes production trials in alignment with other functions, such as R&D and production.
• Initiates production trials based on a risk assessment for safety and quality in alignment with other responsible functions with focus on process parameter and process equipment.
• Plays a big role in the continuous improvement processes, i.e., aligns, executes and documents measures to optimize the production process, in particular quality or efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Initiates, develops, and contributes to the implementation of technical measures for new or optimized equipment and carries out the testing of the resulting process changes.
• Carries out causal research on quality deviations.
• Defines measures necessary to correct or prevent errors. He/she documents these in the process FMEA, 8D reports and implemented countermeasures.
• Leads the selection and application of tools and methods with respect to scientific standards.
• Responsible for carrying out the statistical process control on the relevant equipment and evaluating it.
• Builds up process relevant databases and systems, analyzes the data (quality records, production data), documents, and communicates the results.
• Provides knowledge of processes and production in written reports and gives input into projects and capital expenditures to enhance safety, quality, and globally competitive production.
• Manages projects in tesa product development or Plant Sparta projects according to the project guide process.
• Participates in expert teams within the technology network and exchange with sister plants.
• Enforces all legal, quality, plant, and company rules with special emphasis on safety, environment, and quality according to IATF 16949 standards.
• Works closely with production, quality, scheduling, R&D, and marketing on the above-mentioned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Key elements for your role:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree and at least 2 years of related experience within the last five to eight years.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex data and draw conclusions.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours machine-side.
• Experienced in project management, problem solving and prioritization.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; SAP experience preferred but not required.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions
• Must be available and able to travel to other locations, including foreign travel (approx. 5%).
• ISO/TS 9001 and/or IATF 16949 knowledge; preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with design of experiment methods and software; preferred.