Apex Systems is working with a progressive, global leader in the coatings industry who is growing and planning for their future. We are looking for a Process Engineer . This position is located in the Greater Philadelphia area.
While the ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering with several years of experience, the client will consider candidates with 1-3 years of experience.
Process Engineer
Summary Job Description:
This position provides basic process engineering and development support to the manufacturing operation, ensuring a high standard of support for the product lines, and helping to identify optimum processing solutions with attention to Safety, Health and Environment, cost, and product quality.
Essential Functions:
Initiates process improvement efforts, works independently and organizes teams to address complex process-related issues
Works closely with Technical Service to provide timely and thorough resolution of complex complaints, interpret customer requirements and develop new processes to meet customers' needs
Writes manufacturing process instructions for the appropriate work areas
Addresses off-quality manufacturing process concerns through root cause problem solving and implements sustainable corrective actions
Communicates with production and production control to ensure current practices and methods are clearly defined.
Trains plant operators on equipment as needed
Troubleshoots current processes and makes improvements to equipment.
Identifies issues with processes and equipment, coordinates repairs/upgrades/modifications, and leads implementations
Develops new process or methods for producing products that improve yields or quality and meet SHE requirements
Conducts complex process equipment trials at vendor's facilities as needed
Prepares trial plans and formal reports for trials. Coordinates semi-works or production trials as necessary to better understand the process, formulations, or development needs for new products
Using SPC, monitors and analyzes process performance data in terms of yield and quality and strives toward continuous improvement of results.
Participates in monthly Process Engineer meetings, providing monthly highlights to appropriate plant personnel, and providing specific process reports as required
Other duties and projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
BS degree in mechanical or chemical engineering preferred, or 10 years of industry related work experience
Able to perform all functions for all product lines manufactured at the plant
5-8 years of process development or applicable engineering experience
Intermediate computer skills, MS Office, SPC, DOE and statistical knowledge required
Lean manufacturing experience is preferred
Excellent problem solving, communication skills, both oral and written, influencing and teambuilding skills, self-starter, able to work autonomously
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