Job Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for generating productivity increases, enhancing product quality, and reducing costs through process/layout improvements, machinery specifications, and the development of new technologies.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Functions as an internal consultant in the areas of productivity improvement, process efficiencies, cost reduction, and facility layout
- Researches and develops new technologies to enhance efficiencies, product quality and productivity
- Works with the Quality Control department to ensure compliance with code reports
- Identifies and implements changes to the process to enhance the overall appearance of finish product
- Develops operating profiles that maximize output, product quality, and minimize scrap and ensure their use throughout the plant
- Trains operators on how to properly identify and correct problems in production
- Troubleshoots production-related problems and assists in bringing the product back into specification
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operation applications and assists in machinery and equipment specification
- Works with vendors on machinery specifications to enhance productivity
- Manages all aspects of the development and implementation of production projects
- Prepares and/or revises the plant layout as required
- Participates in the Safety Committee and ensures that the operation is consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures
- Prepares various reports as required
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering-related discipline or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of profile extrusion experience is required; experience with wood-plastic composites is preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.