Process Engineer
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Concord, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on extrusion processes
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and optimize manufacturing processes
- Experience partnering with OEM vendors to enhance equipment performance
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and cooperation among teams
Responsibilities
- Support and optimize extrusion processes to ensure stable and efficient production
- Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to solve process-related issues and improve operational performance
- Partner with OEM vendors to ensure equipment setup and process parameters meet best practices
- Identify and implement process improvements that reduce yield loss and enhance throughput
- Troubleshoot and resolve process issues to minimize downtime and maintain high-quality standards
- Create and maintain process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions to ensure clarity and consistency
- Promote a continuous improvement culture by encouraging collaboration and innovation through Lean methodologies
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations by regularly evaluating processes and equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with composite material extrusion or polymer extrusion processes
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools, such as Kaizen events, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Strong project management skills to lead process upgrades and new system implementations