Process Engineer

Hollingsworth-&-Vose-Company-; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in carding and nanofiber manufacturing. You will develop and implement solutions using Six Sigma and Lean methods, working closely with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams to enhance quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree and hands-on experience with process engineering, SPC, and data analysis, with the ability to drive improvements on the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing and nonwoven/rolled goods advantageous.
• Lean Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continual improvement of manufacturing process systems (carding, nanofiber).
• Improve product quality, reduce variation, waste, and costs while increasing throughput.
• Monitor KPIs, practice data-driven decision making, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Design, manage, and execute production and R&D trials as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

MS Office

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.The Process Engineer will lead and support planned projects/improvements and identify opportunities for continual process improvements for the H&V Operations. To be successful in this role, you will plan, develop and implement solutions for improvements using sound engineering principles, Six Sigma methodology, and Lean manufacturing techniques.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Leadership for development and continual improvement of manufacturing process systems, technologies, and practices with particular emphasis on carding and nanofiber processes by improving product quality, reducing variation, minimizing waste, reducing costs, improving reliability, increasing efficiency, increasing throughput, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing skills of employees• Leadership in the development and continual improvement of production equipment maintenance practices and procedures by monitoring KPI’s and being data driven• Leadership in management of process and project specific capital expenditures• Leadership of safety and environmental compliance and best practices within the process engineering function• Design, manage, and execute production trials and support R&D trials as needed• Other duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline• Flexible, self-motivated, and team oriented• 3+ years of experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes preferably in a continuous, nonwovens, or rolled goods manufacturing process• Nanofiber experience preferredCarding experience preferred• Hands-on technical approach with operating teams, maintenance, and R&D• Data driven with experience in basic statistics and statistical process control• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls associated with manufacturing processes• Lean, six-sigma experience• Advanced computer skills required, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, MinitabPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:• Position requires 50% of the responsibilities to be carried out on the manufacturing floor overseeing the processing and bonding of synthetic nanofibers with non-woven substrates.• Some travel may be required.Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.Salary starting at $80,000Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.