Job Summary
The Process Engineer - Coatings supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. This role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.
Core Duties
Technical resource for on-going production activities: establishing & improving production quality specifications, production support, documentation & analysis of production KPIs
Responsible for reviewing safety and quality standards to ensure the Internal and External stakeholders are properly meeting these guidelines
Leads quality improvement, yield improvement & corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders
Recommends manufacturing processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability
Assesses current equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Shows results in reports. May train personnel in equipment usage and processes
Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot & scale-up environments to ensure a successful commercialization
Basic Qualifications
BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field
2 years' experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
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Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies; for example: Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean, etc.
Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process. Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
Process-orientation with an attention to detail
Ability to travel 25-50%
Desired Qualifications
Polymer films or coatings experience strongly preferred
Tape, vinyl, plastics and paper coating experience
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