Process Engineer

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The Process Engineer is responsible for process and product development activities within the manufacturing processes at the plant to maintain quality, performance and new product introductions. The Process Engineer manages continuous improvement initiatives and provides support to all function within the manufacturing operations. The Process Engineer provides customer support for product performance issues and works with suppliers for equipment and raw material needs.

Requirements
• Responsible for product and process development activities within area of responsibility.
• Utilizes project management techniques to plan, control, and monitor the activities and resources required for successful completion of continuous improvement projects.
• Conducts qualification studies on new processes and/or products.
• Provides data analysis and technical support to manufacturing and quality functions.
• Provide training support to manufacturing and quality functions.
• Prepares and supports standard operating procedures as
• Conducts process capability studies.
• Provides the leadership role in problem solving and working within multifunctional teams.
• Interacts with customers relative to product performance needs.
• Interacts with suppliers for equipment and process development
• Helps establish product and process specifications.

Education/Skills/Experience:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field is required. 3-5 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. The ability to follow all safety and environmental policies and procedures is required. Experience with computer drafting software (Autodesk Inventor) is a plus. Excellent PC Desktop skills are required. Ability to read templates is also a plus. Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills are required. Experience working within a regulatory environment is preferred.

Physical Demands:
This position is primarily an office position but also involves the operation of testing and common shop equipment. In addition to sitting, standing, walking, talking, listening, hearing, speaking, writing, typing, filing, requirements include lifting up to 100 lbs, working on ladders, pushing, operating hand tools, and use of personal protective equipment. This position also involves exposure to electrical office and shop equipment such as calculator, computer, telephone, fax machine, circular saw, table saw, router, drill, etc. Shop floor interface will involve negotiating stairways, and/or operating elevator and fire doors encountered in the mill setting.

Mental Demands:
Continuous or concentrated mental and visual attention required in performing design work, evaluation of written documentation, and administrative duties, and complex work involving a high degree of accuracy and quality. Manual dexterity and close visual attention for sustained periods is also required.

Hazards:
Exposure to power and testing equipment either individually or while working with others will involve moderate exposure to non-life-threatening injuries.


Work Environment:
Work is primarily in a controlled office and/or lab environment. Periodic contact with shop and manufacturing environments will involve exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise.