Responsibilities
Process Optimization: Collaborate with Quality and production teams to optimize compounding processes, including parameter adjustments, tooling setups, and material selections, with the aim of improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and diagnose process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality deviations.
Implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and production interruptions. Equipment Maintenance: Aid in establishing and coordinating routine maintenance and calibration of compounding equipment, auxiliary equipment, and associated tools to ensure consistent and accurate production. Quality Assurance: Monitor and inspect product for defects, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications.
Assist quality Engineer with control measures and developing testing protocols. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of process changes, adjustments, and results. Generate reports on process performance (KPI), defects, and improvements.
Develop and maintain work instruction and troubleshooting manuals. Project management. Collaborate with Quality engineering and Chemical engineering teams during the introduction of new products or equipment, providing input on process feasibility, troubleshooting potential challenges, and assisting in initial setups. Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (GROWTTH) to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.
Propose and implement innovative ideas to drive operational excellence. Safety Compliance: Adhere to company safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues. Identify potential safety hazards and contribute to the development of safety procedures.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience. Controls experience is preferred. Microsoft office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Office, Teams) Proven experience as a Process Engineer/Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
Implementing and developing design for PLC and Control Logix programming, Servos, VFD and hardware. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze process data to identify and address root causes of issues. Experience with 2D/3D modeling.
(Fusion 360, Inventor, Solidworks) Skill and knowledge of basic hand tools. Familiarity with quality control techniques, statistical process control (SPC), and relevant industry standards. Proficiency in using measurement tools and equipment to perform quality inspections.
Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Adaptability and a willingness to learn and implement new technologies and processes.
Commitment to safety and a strong understanding of safe work practices in a manufacturing environment. Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers' needs and expectations.
Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities
