Process Engineer – Polymer Extrusion & Continuous Improvement

Zeus Company Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products seeks a Process Engineer to troubleshoot and optimize polymer extrusion processes in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with Production Managers, lead continuous improvement efforts, and help transition new processes from development through rollout.

You will start up equipment, train operators, and help establish standard operating procedures while collaborating with Maintenance and Design Engineering to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with polymer extrusion or extrusion processes is desirable.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems or Lean Certification is preferred.
• Able to document a process accurately and troubleshoot effectively.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Project management and continuous improvement experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Managers to resolve ongoing production issues
• Assist in transition of new process developments
• Lead process optimization and continuous process improvement activities
• Start up new equipment and train operators
• Establish and maintain best practice operating procedures
• Work with Maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation of extrusion equipment
• Work with design engineering staff to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support and drive the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Project management

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

SPC

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Certification

Team environment

Independent working

Hands-on

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Zeus Industrial Products seeks a Process Engineer to troubleshoot and optimize polymer extrusion processes in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with Production Managers, lead continuous improvement efforts, and help transition new processes from development through rollout.

You will start up equipment, train operators, and help establish standard operating procedures while collaborating with Maintenance and Design Engineering to improve reliability.