Process Improvement Engineer

FPC Franchise; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Process Engineer, where you'll lead site-based projects that drive continuous improvement and resolve manufacturing issues. This role offers the chance to work on exciting new product introductions and enhance operational efficiency using advanced problem-solving techniques like Six Sigma. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. With opportunities for travel and a competitive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Full range of benefits

Opportunities for growth and learning

Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in quality/manufacturing/process engineering.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering projects for continuous improvement.
• Analyze process data and implement optimization improvements.

Skills

Process Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Materials Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading site-based process engineering projects and activities that drive continuous improvement, resolve chronic manufacturing issues, introduce new products or re-site existing products for the Texas site. This position also supports and deploys GBU-wide best practices and manufacturing standards along with supporting new capital investments and technology common across Specialty Materials Manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities:

• Lead site-based process engineering projects and activities that drive continuous improvement, resolve chronic manufacturing issues, introduce new products or re-site existing products.
• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service within their organizational control.
• Support short-term tactical requests from the site-based team while managing long-term strategic projects set forth by the global process engineering team.
• Lead efforts and projects in line with site and business strategy for growth.
• Lead digital transformation efforts on site.
• Perform feasibility studies for process improvements, including assessment of current equipment capabilities, HSE issues, and capital requirements.
• Propose and document trial plans, results, and data analysis in a timely manner using advanced problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma and routinely share learnings with stakeholders.
• Work toward establishing statistical process control processes. Identify areas of variation (raw materials, process, or quality analysis), implement measures to reduce variation, and track effectiveness of reduction measures.
• Analyze process data and quality critical parameters for control of manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot problem areas and identify measures for improvement.
• Identify and implement process optimization improvements.
• Support identifying root cause, report findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage defining scope and technical solutions to feed capital projects associated with unit.
• Responsible for determining justification, scope definition, safety reviews, ‘punch-list’ items, coordination of implementation with production schedule, startup, chemical commissioning, and performance report on agreed deliverables.
• Utilize management of change for applicable situations.
• Influence people’s opinions, attitudes, and judgments and demonstrate the ability to compromise opinion to develop the best solution for the issue.
• Flexibility to travel to other locations and work outside normal working hours as required by the projects (could be 15 – 30% travel).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science (Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering)
• 5-10 years of experience in quality/manufacturing/process engineering
• Previous experience in quality/process engineering function in chemical manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement background with demonstrated experience in problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Preferably has experience in composite material/adhesive material manufacturing or other similar continuous web process industries (paper, film, foil, or textile industries)
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Understanding of quality systems, ISO9001/AS9100 requirements

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees