Process Engineer

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is seeking a motivated individual to provide technical support in optimizing manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards and supporting process improvements for quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in flexible packaging processes. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, flexible time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) with 1–3 years of experience.
• Exposure to trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars.
• Professional development in communication and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to improve manufacturing operations.
• Maintain safety as the priority in daily responsibilities.
• Investigate causes of process and quality issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Knowledge of flexible packaging processes

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Provide technical support to maintain safety and improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes within a manufacturing facility. This position has responsibility for maintaining safe working practices while improving conversion costs in manufacturing, directly impacting competitiveness and profitability in the AFNA business.

What You Get to Do

• Maintain safety as the number one priority in conducting daily responsibilities, responding to production crew needs, and developing and implementing process improvements for quality, waste, and productivity improvement.
• Support the World Class Operations Management implementation as an active participant on teams and/or pillars.
• Investigate causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems, then develop solutions using problem solving techniques.
• Train machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and new operating procedures.
• Maintain standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.
• Work with plant BPI resources to ensure technical support resources are available to production at all times.
• Work with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions to eliminate the return of those problems.
• Participate in the evaluation of projects and waivers to aid in the effective scheduling and necessary product development coverage to minimize the risk of machine downtime and high waste due to developmental efforts in manufacturing.
• Work with plant project engineering to facilitate equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
• Initiate and document procedures to safely increase machine productivity and reduce waste while maintaining product quality per customer expectations.
• May provide supervision to engineering co‑op students depending on experience and workload, including performance evaluations, training and directing activities.

What We Value

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products.
• Strong time‑management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day‑to‑day process problems.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job‑specific duties.
• Strong knowledge of processes used to manufacture and convert flexible packaging, especially blown film, metallization, flexographic printing, extrusion coating, adhesive laminating, and slitting/winding operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Want From You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) with 1–3 years of experience.
• Exposure to trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars, management seminars, equipment supplier contacts and raw material contacts.
• Professional development in communication, conflict resolution, problem‑solving skills, statistical process control, advanced software use, world‑class manufacturing principles, quality systems and related fields.

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team.
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation.
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns.
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please note we provide a Poster titled "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal". If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)