Project Engineer

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, design, and develop processes to optimize productivity and workflow.
• Product scale-up from R&D into Production. Create and develop new product procedures, and make modifications as necessary for current products.
• Assist in formulation, manufacturing process development, and scale-up of products from lab to production.
• Oversee the implementation of current and new processes and procedures.
• Collect and analyze data to find improvements and new innovations in the process.
• Working with R&D and QC to help establish QC parameters necessary for quality control of new products, and improve/adjust QC parameters of current products as necessary.
• Prepare batch formula in coordination with the production scheduling department.
• Work to minimize and or eliminate product variation thus improving quality and reducing scrap/rework.
• Investigate and troubleshoot problems that arise from customer complaints, processes, procedures, and/or operations of new and current products.
• Provide manufacturing support and troubleshooting.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing and quality support including observation of first-time production runs, root cause investigation of off-spec production batches and development of sustainable corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development of health and safety standards, and promote/support the implementation of ISO standards.
• Hands-on work with plant equipment, chemicals, and machinery.
• Communicate ideas and findings to the Production Manager and colleagues. Work together to implement process modifications and new approaches.
• Using excellent written and verbal communication skills develop professional relationships with all departments involved in product manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering, MS degree a plus.
• Statistical Process Control and Root Cause Analysis experience.
• High commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team setting.
• Must be collaborative, teamplayer, but also be able to lead as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Must be comfortable wearing a hardhat/steel toes PPE everyday.
• Strong analytical, technical and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions.
• ISO 9001 and Management experience a plus.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.