Process Engineering Specialist

Process SpecialistPosition at Attindas - US Attindas Hygiene Partners designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers, among other products, into the healthcare, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends, Indas, and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers. Mission: We champion health, dignity and comfort. Vision: To be a global leader in absorbent hygiene by meeting consumers' diverse needs through effective, affordable and widely available personal care solutions. Our Values: Personal, Agile, Innovative, and IntegrityJob SummaryA Process Specialist will identify and pursue opportunities for making products and processes more robust and reliable through project delivery, process control, systems implementation, and personnel development. Analyze, interpret, and compile a variety of data to complete work requests and make recommendations for changes that promote continuous improvement. Prioritize loss reduction work and implement and improve process control systems. Utilize analytical troubleshooting skills to resolve process outages resulting in improved product, machine, and people performance.Key ResponsibilitiesProject deliveryExecute assigned projects and action items to meet goals related to safety, schedule, cost, and engineering/operational success.Work with the project team to help define the scope, estimate the cost, identify the resources needed, provide a timeline, provide installation and operational support from a process perspective for product, equipment, and process changes.Prepare, execute, analyze results, and prepare summary reports for phase 2 & 3 trial plans and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).Train those impacted by the project and ensure changes are documented.Track open items through completion.Unplanned troubleshootingBe a technical resource available for unplanned consultation, training, and aiding in the recovery/improvement of manufacturing and systems processes. Relevant systems: core forming, adhesive systems, vision systems, web handling, baggers, etc.Be a point of contact for escalation of process related issues.Develop and document process controlsUtilize appropriate tools/data to define, measure, and generate solutions to improve the capability of each process for achieving established Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters and productivity targets.Analyze quality, waste, and downtime data to set priorities for improvement of the product and process.Optimize processesIdentify/lead improvements to equipment, products, materials, resources, procedures, etc.Lead efforts with the Process Technicians to develop/improve standards and process controls.Lead / participate in cross-functional teams in continuous and reliability improvement projects, and root cause analysis activities.Personnel developmentDevelop and provide planned/structured training for others (e.g. Process Technicians) to increase overall competence and skill base.Required Qualifications:Required HS Diploma and minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated oral and written communication skillsExperience with mechanical drive systemsExperience in establishing and controlling process settingsStrong background in adhesive systems, air systems and bonding technologiesBasic understanding of electrical componentsA basic knowledge of analytical troubleshootingA good knowledge of manufacturing plant support equipmentDemonstrated proficiency in MS Office (such as MS Word and Excel)Demonstrated proficiency to write work instructions, create visual guides, flow charts, changeover checklists, training materials, etc.Preferred Qualifications/Professional Experiences/Years of Experience:Technical Certification/Degree in one of the following fields: scientific, engineering, electronics, mechanical or other similar fieldMaintenance and or Process Experience with High Speed Converting Equipment (Consumer Health Products)Green Belt (or higher) Certification in Lean Six SigmaCertified Manufacturing Engineer (SME), Certified Automation Professional (ISA), and/or Manufacturing Frontline Leader (MSI) CertificationProject Management experienceKnowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and systemsBasic knowledge of facility support equipmentProficiency in use of Cause & Effect Diagrams, FMEA, flowchart/process maps, process DOE, etc.Knowledge of Mini Tab, Python, Matlab, Quality Window, MS Access, Visual Basic, Agilent VEE, etc. and basic statistics is desiredDemonstrated proficiency with project management software.Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software.Attindas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.