Process Engineer – R&D

Role Overview

• Being a production champion for the in-line blown MDO process designed to enhance film properties; owning the process and being the division resource for ensuring all plants running MDO meet all critical to quality requirements
• Standardizing plant operations across multiple facilities with the goal of minimizing process yield loss and providing exceptional quality products and services
• Developing and maintaining manufacturing specifications with each plant running MDO production
• Leading efforts to identify potential step changes to improve overall operations
• Training and developing employees to assure operational flexibility and responsiveness, and increasing technical knowledge
• Supporting the product development group with product improvement projects, including managing the commercial trial process
• Identifying, prioritizing, coordinating, and monitoring process improvements for the plant with waste reduction, throughput improvement, and quality enhancement
• Taking lead for documenting process improvements and new operating directives for multiple sites running MDO process in the division
• Maintaining safety, quality, and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficulties
• Ensuring that all improvement projects meet Amcor/OSHA safety requirements including careful attention to management of change process
• Working closely with division quality group to ensure that all quality policies and procedures are followed
• Be a liaison between R&D and operations to ensure all parties are aligned and working towards the same objectives
• Develops and scales up to commercialization of new MDO film products and provides core maintenance on these products by staying abreast of new technology
• Also responsible for taking the commercial product technology to the “next generation” through process optimization and collaboration with the R&D development engineers
• Could be expected to travel between 10-30% of time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related technical field preferred
• Experience in blown film extrusion within a manufacturing environment required
• Related experience in a continuous operation, blown film manufacturing
• Proficient in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• JDE experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (computer, verbal, written, presentation) both internally and externally
• Ability to work and lead as a team
• Strong organizational, analytical, and mechanical skills
• Demonstrated passion for safety and results
• Must be innovative and adaptable
• Knowledge of safety compliance, standards, regulations, and practices
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and results oriented.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)