Process Engineer

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation. Salary range: 70,000 - 85,000 Process Engineer Hood Packaging is currently seeking a Process Engineer in our Arden Hills facility. The ideal candidate will possess: Engineering Degree and 3-5 year's experience in a manufacturing environment Understanding of flexible packaging Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. An understanding of quality management systems and tools, including SPC, Pareto charts, Histograms, brainstorming, and Six Sigma concepts and applications. Functional Responsibility Identifies, develops, and manages process improvement projects specifically aimed at improving operational efficiencies (waste, productivity, costs). This includes the ongoing development and training of required methods and procedures in extrusion operations. Trouble Shoots daily production and process problems, communicates with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance supervisor and Production Supervisors and Operators regarding run problems, investigates root causes and recommends and implements corrective actions. Works in conjunction with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to ensure consistent operation of equipment to prescribed conditions, once developed. Identifies any/all the following: set-up and run parameters; maintenance intervals; and/or material specifications. Develops supporting set up, run, and change over documentation and facilitates all training. Writes, performs, analyzes, and reports on validations to support process standardization. Develops project justifications, ROI analysis and proper project/capital requests consistent with company policy. Observe the trial/developmental/production orders as they are run, including troubleshooting issues Benefits medical dental life insurance 401K retirement paid vacations and holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr