Production & Process Engineering

Position Summary / Overview The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting an operations module with the Poromerics operating unit. The process engineer reports to the Poromerics Technical Area Manager.

Key Responsibilities Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising, Product Quality and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet Business and plant goals. (Production, cost, quality).

Responsible for the application of Process Safety Management for the areas.

Implements best practices in operations to optimize operations. Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example: Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc.

Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.

Review area performance charts on daily basis implementing improvements for OOC process situations and process shifts.

Initiates change to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations. Example: Production, Improvement, etc.

As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.

Implement process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement.

Monitor and improve raw material variability.

Works with Quality Coordinator, TA and others as required to disposition non-conforming product.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications 0-5+ years of production engineering experience is preferred.

Previous experience with statistical process control (SPC) and analysis strongly preferred.

Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma or a certification is a plus.

Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.