Job Summary

The Process Engineer troubleshoots materials, processes, and tooling production issues in plastic extrusion environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Managers to resolve ongoing production issues

• Assist in transition of new process developments

• Lead process optimization and continuous process improvement activities

• Start up new equipment and train operators

• Establish and maintain best practice operating procedures

• Work with Maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation of extrusion equipment

• Work with design engineering staff to improve equipment performance and reliability

• Support and drive the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles

Qualifications

• Prior experience in polymer extrusion preferred. Plastics experience (Injection / Extrusion) / Extrusion experience (Rubber, etc) / Medical device process is preferred

• 4 yr. Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.

• Continuous Improvement background leading production projects.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems or Lean Certification preferred

• Able to understand and document a process accurately

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects

• Project management skills

• Continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC, and TPM experience

• Team environment and independent working experience

• Black belt / six sigma desired

• Hands-on-style