Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION The Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating and improving processes within Stonhard manufacturing operations. Additionally, the Process Engineer is responsible for implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, capital project support, production efficiency, maintenance process improvements, and equipment reliability. Essential Functions Lead root cause analysis for process failures. Develop and maintain standard work instructions. Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis for areas of responsibility. Improves production line efficiency to show a measurable increase in OEE. Support maintenance in equipment troubleshooting. Working knowledge of I/O, PLC, and 24V controls is preferred. Programming a plus. Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems preferred. Design and coordinate fabrication of manufacturing support components. Support day-to-day production operations. Re-engineer existing equipment to meet new optimization, reliability, safety, throughput, and process requirements. Evaluate and make recommendations, which will increase output and decrease costs by addressing/improving workflow, ergonomics, time/motion characteristics, cycle-times, set-up times, waste, etc. Confer with management and general staff to implement plans and recommendations. Ensure CI project goals are met and sustained through the development of effective control plans. Ensure Continuous Improvement processes and procedures are followed and adhered to through auditing and process confirmation practices. Lead C.I. initiatives in areas of 5S, Waste Reduction, Value-Stream Mapping, etc. Ensure appropriate validations are completed as part of solution implementation. Downtime Loss Analysis and Reduction - Start-up & Changeovers downtime improvement Equipment failure (Structured failure analysis 5W's, Fishbone analysis) Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering Lean and/or Six Sigma preferred but not required. Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience preferably in a GMP environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10-25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Benefits and Compensation The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $65,000 and $75,000. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr