Process Engineer

Mativ; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ New Berlin, WI is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize processes, drive methods improvements, and apply the Corporate Quality program to coating plant operations. You will evaluate and improve manufacturing systems, support equipment upgrades, and collaborate with customers, sales, and operations to commercialize new products while maintaining quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience, data analysis skills, and strong communication with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical preferred).
• Entry level to 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience and data analysis ability required.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean and ISO standards is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good project management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, make recommendations, and improve processes in manufacturing systems.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Recommend and develop equipment upgrades and product changes addressing quality issues and cost reductions.
• Partner with customers, sales, and operations to improve existing products and commercialize new processes.
• Improve process capability and production volume while upholding quality standards.
• Create part numbers and accurately build customer specifications through material and converting operations.
• Assess labor, material, and lead time to estimate costs for pricing, management, and new product launches.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Data analysis

Six Sigma / Lean

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal / presentation skills

Self-starter

Project management

ISO knowledge

Statistical process control

Safety with hazardous chemicals / PPE

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

POSITION TITLE: Process Engineer
LOCATION: New Berlin, WI

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for process optimization, methods improvements, and application of the Corporate Quality program to the operations of the coating plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate, make recommendations, and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Make recommendations and develop innovative solutions regarding equipment upgrades and product changes including customer product issues, quality issues, alternative product options and cost reductions
• Partners with customers, sales, and operations to improve existing products and commercialize new products and processes through product manufacturing.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Create part numbers and accurately build customer specifications through correct material and converting operations.
• Identify and review labor, material, and lead time requirements to prepare and determine costs for requests for pricing, management purposes and new product launches.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills We Require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical)
• Entry level to 5 years experience
• Hands on manufacturing experience
• Data analysis such as Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interaction, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong project management skills to deliver results on time and on budget
• ISO knowledge
• Ability to apply statistical process/quality control
• Willingness to work around hazardous chemicals and able to wear a respirator when required

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.