Production Engineer

Qnity; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity seeks a Production Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment in an on-site setting. You will support production performance, troubleshoot process issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes practical engineering skills, problem solving, and applying standards to improve operations while aligning with corporate requirements and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline with practical problem-solving capability.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and understanding of production processes is valued.
• Emphasis on practical experience over strict degree background; transferable skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide process, materials, and equipment engineering support to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability.
• Lead or participate in root-cause analysis and problem solving with operations teams.
• Assist in upgrading products and processes through capital and cost equipment upgrades and testing authorizations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Related STEM discipline

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

Performs engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments. Designs and scales manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality. Plans, designs and estimates time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components. Analyzes and develops solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.

Production Engineer

• Provides process, materials, and/or equipment engineering support to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability.
• Provides manufacturing support and recognized as the initial point of contact for process troubleshooting.
• Provides support for the day-to-day operations within the established capability of the asset and leads operations teams in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Participates as part of a team to upgrade products and processes by designing and implementing capital and cost equipment upgrades, developing, and executing test authorizations, improving control strategies, and providing knowledge around current site and corporate standards.

Manufacturing Technology

• Provides technical expertise in a technology area to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability.
• Professional with working knowledge and experience within own discipline and developing understanding of related disciplines, completing specialized tasks under moderate supervision.
• Requires experience and knowledge in own job discipline and basic understanding of related job disciplines gained through on the job experience or advanced education.
• Continues to build knowledge about the organization, processes and customers.
• May provide informal guidance to newer team members.
• Has regular, moderate impact on own work team.
• Builds the ability to influence others.
• Applies existing guidelines and policies under a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments about resolving problems.

Education & Relevant Experience

• Preferred candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Applicants from other STEM fields (e.g., materials science, industrial engineering, or related disciplines) will also be considered, provided they demonstrate relevant experience and transferable skills applicable to the position.
• Emphasis will be placed on practical experience, problem-solving capability, and alignment with the core responsibilities of the role over strict adherence to a specific degree background.

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