JOB PURPOSE: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for improving the manufacturing process, quality, methods, safety, environment, flexibility, and productivity of existing equipment and developing and optimizing reliable manufacturing processes relating to new and existing products.
AUTHORITY: All employees have the authority to stop operations/production for the following three reasons: 1) a quality defect, 2) an unsafe act, or 3) a health hazard.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Participate in new product launch and assist and/or establish new part process and parameters
· Support other departments by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data necessary for decision-making.
· Provides input for design of Pre-launch activities for equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
· Develops Equipment Statement of Requirements.
· Schedule and monitor Bath Maintenance activity.
· Assist with rubber issues and troubleshooting
· Offer technical assistance and advice to production and supports production training programs.
· Evaluate and improve processes currently in production and phoscoating
· Help improve process capability and improve quality rates
· Work with equipment manufacturers to develop cost effective and efficient manufacturing processes.
· Review tool and equipment designs for ensuring process demands are met.
· Evaluate current processes and product designs for improving efficiency and yields.
· Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
· Lead new process and material development initiatives.
· Develop standard operating procedures for new and existing processes.
· Computer and computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
· Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
· Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
· Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
· Develop and refine new and existing manufacturing processes.
· Provide daily manufacturing support and develop new manufacturing processes.
· Source and recommend new equipment and tooling.
· Lead process design and modification efforts to improve plant productivity, reduce cycle time, reduce scrap and rework costs, and lower overall costs.
· Support phoscoating and bath maintenance processes
· Troubleshoot production issues related to phoscoating and bath maintenance
· Support safety and environmental standards and requirements within the phoscoating and bath maintenance departments
· Must have working knowledge of the Core Tools used to support the Quality Management system, including but not limited to, problem solving, product launches, and continuous improvement activities.
· Responsible for working with the Engineering and Quality departments to ensure compliance to the change management process; must have working knowledge of product deviation release, technical change process, CTM project.
· Develop and review processes to minimize environmental impacts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience, Competencies and Education
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards. An individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
Required:
- Minimum required two-year technical degree or two years’ experience in the plastic manufacturing industry.
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to perform computer aided-design and drafting tasks implementing AutoCAD (or equivalent).
- Proficient in computer communication (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read and interpret product drawings.
- Proven track record of process improvements.
Desired:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Five or more years manufacturing experience relating to plastic injection products
- Three or more years of engineering experience in a fast-paced, continuous improvement, production environment
- Possess knowledge of Engel injection molding machines
- Possess knowledge of plastic injection molding process
- Possess knowledge of six sigma concepts and/or lean manufacturing techniques
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,787.30 - $81,636.32 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Chemical engineering: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Russell Springs, KY 42642 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Russell Springs, KY 42642: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person