Process Engineer II
LATICRETE International
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bethany • Connecticut • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Applying engineering and chemistry techniques in the improvement of quality and manufacturing processes and products and in the transition of new products and processes from R&D to production
- Assist in equipment and processes design to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and to promote safety, quality and reliability
- Assess current equipment methods and processes and makes recommendations for changes
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and processes
- Shows results in reports
- Applies themselves in laboratory setting as needed follows good GMP
- May train personnel in equipment and method usage and processes
- Performs work under minimal supervision
- Assist NPD projects as assigned and in compliance with Procedures, Programs, and Policies
- Assist with developing and executing Design of Experiments for pilot plant scale-up and production scale-up
- Analyze Design of Experiment data identifying results compared to expectations and opportunities for improvement
- Analyze product/process data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
- Analyze product/process/quality data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
- Analyze the production requirements of products and ensure JDE1 data are correct
- Ensure all operations and processes comply with ISO/QMS requirements
- Develop work instructions and provide training on new and improved equipment and processes
- Assist in identifying, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives which reduce waste and non-value-added activities
- Plan, develop and implement quality and manufacturing process changes that yield improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates
- Provide support on any production/product/quality issues as required
- Evaluate equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection
- Lead/direct the installation and start-up of new processes and equipment
- Develop a rapport with multiple Plant Leadership Teams, QA Team, and R&D personnel
- Coordinate QA efforts with R&D and vice versa
- Operates and ensures pilot plant machines/production equipment is prepared for operation and installed following protocols and procedures and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency and ensures are functioning to specifications
- Executes required lab testing for experiments completed in the pilot plant
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 4 – 9 years’ experience in a process manufacturing environment
- Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision
- Handles up to low/intermediate complex issues and problems and refers only the most difficult and complex issues to higher-level staff
- Assists other team members on up low complex issues
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized in scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment
- Team player - maintain a positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers
- Computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Mini-Tab or other similar software
- Up to 50% travel requirement (domestic and international)
- Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible spending
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
- 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
chemical engineeringindustrial engineeringmechanical engineeringprocess improvementDesign of Experimentsdata analysisGMPOverall Equipment Effectivenesstroubleshootingequipment design
Soft skills
analytical thinkingproblem solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsmultitaskingteam playerself-starterleadershiptraining
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringpassport