Process Engineer

Description
This position supports Plant Manufacturing and Technical Operations while maintaining a strong focus on continual Process improvement and Optimization. Applies fundamental knowledge of basic engineering principles, theories and concepts of industry standards and practices to design, automate, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in the manufacturing of thermoplastic compounds.
Work Schedule : 1st Shift
Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and communicates manufacturing processes.
• Monitors and revises processes to help generate cost savings and improve the quality and efficiency of product/process.
• Participates in design reviews to improve the ability to manufacture products.
• Responsible for the activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision-making tools.
• Identifies and solves issues or problems with equipment/process. Troubleshoots possible causes and coordinates the activities of maintenance, production and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
• Provides coordination of new process installation and process changes.
• Other projects/duties as assigned.
• Willingness to travel to support other RTP Company sites as needed.

Requirements
Skills and Abilities

• Must be hands-on with the ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Must show mechanical aptitude and be detail oriented
• Must be dependable with strong work ethic
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must be able to work with computers or related electronic tools
• Must demonstrate strong safety awareness and follow through
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Composites, Plastics, Chemical, or Mechanical) or Equivalent Experience
• 2 years Manufacturing Experience in compounding or related processes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The individual will also be required to lift 50 lb. packages of raw materials.