Process Engineer-Williamsburg, KY

Talent Pros Recruiting Specialists; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Pros Recruiting Specialists seeks a Process Engineer in Williamsburg, KY. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised manufacturing processes for rubber products.

The engineer works independently with general supervision and may influence others by sharing technical know-how. Responsibilities include designing equipment and processes for efficiency, planning operations sequences, and evaluating costs, yield, and waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical).
• 2+ years of related process engineering experience or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Certification in Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs equipment and processes to ensure efficient operations.
• Plans sequence of operations and procedures for materials and equipment.
• Balances process cost, yield, and waste in design decisions.
• Conducts tests to control variables and troubleshoot processes.
• Supports continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Applies Six Sigma methodologies to drive cost savings and reduce waste.

Skills

Six Sigma Certification

Rubber manufacturing experience

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the job Process Engineer-Williamsburg, KY

Process Engineer

Location: Williamsburg, KY

Company is a leader in industrial manufacturing of rubber products within the US

Position Summary

The Process Engineering position focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Works on process problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.
• Designs equipment and processes to ensure most efficient and productive operations.
• Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
• Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, and material waste considerations.
• Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables and prevents/solves process problems.
• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities.
• Uses six sigma methodology to drive cost savings and waste and scrap improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with rubber manufacturing
• Six Sigma Certification (Green or Black)

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelors degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering) and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.