DescriptionProcess EngineerCape Girardeau, MOHow can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?Join the Cape Girardeau - Spartech Team!Job SummaryDrive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. This position will coordinate both long- and short-term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility's goals and objectives.Essential Job DutiesOwnership of plant's primary processes (e.g. plastics processing, sheet extrusion, rollstock production, etc.). Ability to problem solve issues as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability.Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques. Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.```{=html}``` - Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the RandD Lab personnel. Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation. Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.```{=html}``` - Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness. Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction. - Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.```{=html}``` - Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures. Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.```{=html}``` - Other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity