Production Engineer

Qnity; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity’s Circleville, Ohio site is seeking a Production Engineer to lead technical improvements in Kapton® film manufacturing. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

This is a 100% onsite role with priority given to candidates within commuting distance to Circleville, OH. We welcome candidates with a strong engineering background in manufacturing, process safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Industry experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience applying engineering fundamentals to diagnose and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and assets.
• Monitor process capability, OEE, yield, product quality, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities and lead targeted process and equipment improvements.
• Develop and maintain process monitoring, data trending, and performance tools.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production, quality, and safety issues.
• Develop manufacturing standards and processes for consistent performance.
• Support trials, scale-up, and introduction of new products.
• Lead Management of Change activities for equipment and process modifications.
• Provide training for operators and contribute to the site's technology plans.

Skills

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Process safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSM systems

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

Qnity’s Kapton® film manufacturing business is seeking a Production Engineer to join our team in Circleville, Ohio. The Circleville site manufactures Kapton® polyimide film, a high-performance material used across electronics and industrial applications. Our manufacturing operations include polymer production, film casting, coating, heat treatment, slitting, and other converting processes.

As a Production Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise to improve the safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and overall performance of Kapton® manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other technical teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize processes, and implement improvements ranging from incremental changes to larger technology upgrades. This role may also serve in a Process Safety Management (PSM) critical role and provide technical leadership for process safety activities.

This role is 100% onsite reporting to our Circleville, Ohio facility. Candidates who currently reside within a commutable distance to Circleville Ohio will be given priority.

Please note: Sponsorship is not provided now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and assigned production assets.
• Monitor and improve process capability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, product quality, and equipment performance.
• Identify manufacturing improvement opportunities and lead implementation of targeted process and equipment improvements.
• Develop and maintain process monitoring, data trending, and performance tools to identify emerging issues and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations to lead asset recovery following process interruptions and restore equipment to standard operating capability.
• Analyze defect maps, product quality trends, and manufacturing performance to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production, quality, equipment, and safety issues.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing standards and processes to drive consistent product and process performance.
• Support manufacturing trials and the scale-up and introduction of new products.
• Develop and lead Management of Change (MOC) activities for minor equipment and process modifications.
• Support the development and delivery of technical and process training for operators.
• Provide technical input into the site's five-year technology plan and lead assigned improvement initiatives.
• Maintain applicable Process Technology documentation and serve as a technical resource for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.
• Collaborate across site and organizational technical networks to share knowledge, apply best practices, and leverage engineering expertise.

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Relevant co-op or internship experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and manufacturing process issues.
• Experience with process improvement, equipment reliability, yield improvement, process controls, or manufacturing optimization.
• Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and develop others in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex and time-sensitive initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and deliver results through collaboration, influence, and negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build strong technical networks across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and broader organizational teams.

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