Process Engineer - Polymer Extrusion & Continuous Improvement

Zeus; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Process Engineer to troubleshoot materials, processes, and tooling within a plastic extrusion environment. You will partner with Production Managers to resolve ongoing issues, assist in new process transitions, and lead optimization and continuous improvement efforts.

Additionally, you will start up new equipment, train operators, and establish best-practice procedures while collaborating with Maintenance and Design Engineering to improve

Qualifications

• Prior extrusion experience is preferred.
• 4-year engineering degree required, preferably Mechanical.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge or certification is a plus.
• Ability to document a process accurately.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC and TPM.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.

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

Polymer extrusion experience

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Kaizen / SPC / TPM

Detail-oriented

Communication

Process documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Certification

Job description

Zeus Industrial Products in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Process Engineer to troubleshoot materials, processes, and tooling within a plastic extrusion environment. You will partner with Production Managers to resolve ongoing issues, assist in new process transitions, and lead optimization and continuous improvement efforts.

Additionally, you will start up new equipment, train operators, and establish best-practice procedures while collaborating with Maintenance and Design Engineering to improve