Process Engineer

This position provides support to the Manufacturing Team by focusing on Process Improvement utilizing “Lean Manufacturing”, problem-solving techniques & Capital Improvements to drive Continuous Improvement (CI). The position will develop CI opportunities for the processing & packaging areas in the Shawnee operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify “Lean Manufacturing” & bottleneck opportunities in the Processing & Packaging areas. Focus on workflow and process layout to eliminate the “8 deadly Wastes”.
• Work closely with R&D to scale up new products from the laboratory to a commercialized manufactured product.
• Embedded in the Product Development Stage Gate Process which includes signoff at critical gates.
• As Engineering Changes Requests (ECRs) occur the Process Engineer will work with the Process Improvement Mgr to review & implement changes to the Manufacturing Orders & Work Standards.
• Utilize Redzone software to develop our team members' skills that focus on Process Productivity, Compliance Quality Checks, and Learning modules.
• Create/revamp training procedures in the Redzone Learning Module for the manufacturing processes and support the implementation and training of our Team Members.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintain KPIs for the Processing & Packaging areas. Use Redzone & Power BI Reports to drive the data throughout the organization while prioritizing and visualizing CI projects.
• Prioritize activities around the Digital Process & Packaging areas. As time permits expand to the Narrow Web, Screen manufacturing process.
• Monitor that all processes are being performed in support of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Perform job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures.
• Support the department by analyzing, maintaining, and improving organizational performance.
• Support the development of process enhancement strategies developed by the Manufacturing leadership.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, non-conforming products, and customer complaints by utilizing root cause analysis tools to provide corrective actions for the manufacturing processes.
• Training, mentoring, and guiding team members in new processes that drive constant conditions.
• Support department projects, objectives & goals.
• Support processes that are compliant with EH&S regulation/legislation.
• Performs job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Process Engineering, preferably within Manufacturing.
• Knowledge and the ability to implement Quality Tools & techniques (i.e. Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, 5 Why’s, Value Stream Mapping, 8 Deadly Wastes & 5S).
• Quality Certification is a plus (i.e., Lean Six Sigma, ASQ Quality Cert, ISO9001 Auditor, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables, Power BI, Tableau & Redzone.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detailed organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Understanding of business and management principles.
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.