Process Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Process Engineer
LOCATION: New Berlin, WI

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for process optimization, methods improvements, and application of the Corporate Quality program to the operations of the coating plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate, make recommendations, and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Make recommendations and develop innovative solutions regarding equipment upgrades and product changes including customer product issues, quality issues, alternative product options and cost reductions
• Partners with customers, sales, and operations to improve existing products and commercialize new products and processes through product manufacturing.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Create part numbers and accurately build customer specifications through correct material and converting operations.
• Identify and review labor, material, and lead time requirements to prepare and determine costs for requests for pricing, management purposes and new product launches.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills We Require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical)
• Entry level to 5 years experience
• Hands on manufacturing experience
• Data analysis such as Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Autocad drafting preferred
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interaction, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong project management skills to deliver results on time and on budget
• ISO knowledge
• Ability to apply statistical process/quality control
• Willingness to work around hazardous chemicals and able to wear a respirator when required

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.