Process Engineer

Hollingsworth & Vose; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose seeks a Process Engineer to lead and support projects and optimize manufacturing processes using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. You will plan, develop and implement improvements to enhance quality, reduce variation, and drive efficiency on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in continuous manufacturing, familiarity with instrumentation, and strong data-driven problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years designing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Experience with statistics and SPC/data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive continual process improvements for manufacturing systems, focusing on carding and nanofiber processes.
• Develop and optimize production equipment maintenance practices with KPI-driven, data-informed approaches.

Skills

Statistical process control

Instrumentation and controls

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Access

Job description

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 required

EDUCATION 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
• 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
• Advanced computer skills required, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Minitab

PHYSICAL 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.