Process Engineer 2

Teknor Apex Company; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is seeking a production/process engineer to monitor and optimize existing plastics compounding operations. You will establish processing conditions, drive efficiency, and develop new methods for scale-up and product launches.

The role emphasizes problem-solving through RCA and Lean Six Sigma tools, cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing and Technology, and participation in plant-wide quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates may apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with RCA and lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the existing production process with focus on problem products.
• Set processing conditions for existing equipment and improve plastics compounding efficiency.
• Develop new production process methods based on application and formulation.
• Resolve production problems by collaborating with Manufacturing and Technology.
• Conduct plant trials to qualify new processes and scale up to production.
• Lead improvement projects to raise rates and standardize processes; investigate customer complaints related to process issues.
• Improve overall production quality and participate in plant-wide quality initiatives.
• Assist in establishing specific goals and performance standards to reduce rejects and downtime.
• Communicate with related parties on new product transfer from other plants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Pursue continuous improvement and lean initiatives: RCA, cross-functional projects, and lean implementations.

Education

Degree / Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

RCA

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

Job description

Description

Role and Responsibilities

1. Monitor the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with history of problems.

2. Responsible for establishing processing conditions for existing production equipment and improving production efficiency for plastics compounding.

3. Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation.

4. Resolve production problems involving process procedures by effectively integrating with Manufacturing and Technology.

5. Conduct plant trials to qualify new process and scale up sample process to production units.

6. Work on projects to improve rates and setup standard formats for different process. To involve in investigation of the customer complaints related to the process issue and LIC200 related.

7. Work on improving overall production quality and participate in plant wide quality endeavors.

8. Assist in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.

9. Involve and communicate with related parties in new product process transfer from other plant.

10. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by direct Supervisor.

11. Continuous improvement and lean initiatives:

• (a) Timely RCA, develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address issues.
• (b) Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects, collaborating with various departments and teams to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• (c) Lead implementation of lean projects, such as 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management, to eliminate waste, improve workflow, cost savings as well as enhance overall performance.

Education Qualification

1. Degree / Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Work Experience

1. At least 2 years of relevant working experience, fresh graduate are eligible to apply.

Specific Knowledge

1. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Words and Powerpoint.

2. Certified with 6-Sigma Green Belt.

3. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, proficient in RCA, LSW and other lean tools.