Process Engineer
Brenham, TX - USA
Job Summary
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Process Engineer
SUMMARY
Part of the IDEX Corporation Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE LLC) is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance niche elastomer seals used in critical applications around the globe. At IDEX we are focused on attractive markets where there is sustainable competitive advantage based on technology leading to high growth and profitability.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Process Engineer is a midlevel handson role that supports production by developing optimizing and improving elastomer manufacturing processes. The position uses datadriven problem solving structured project execution and crossfunctional collaboration to enhance efficiency quality and scalability across the value stream. This role is primarily day shift with occasional offhours support during critical production needs.
REPORTS TO:
Continuous Improvement Manager
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring processes equipment and daily practices meet safety standards
- Work crossfunctionally with production engineering quality and planning to resolve issues and improve productivity
- Integrate new technologies and optimize existing processes for capability quality and throughput
- Creation revision and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures also has the authority to authorize work process modifications.
- Collaborate and coordinate multifunctional problem solving
- Monitor manufacturing processes respond to inline production issues and support rootcause investigations
- Use data analysis and statistical methods to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
- Research recommend and integrate technologies to optimize asset and labor utilization
- Break processdevelopment work into scoped projects; establish resources timelines and milestones
- Communicate project status clearly to internal stakeholders
- Lead process mapping and document standardized procedures across the value stream
- Define critical process parameters and develop metrics to track capability and improvements
- Recommend and implement process improvements based on data and observations on the manufacturing floor
- Assist in designing or improving tooling fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturability
- Review production data for accuracy and completeness
- Train employees on processes lean principles and updated procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- B.S. in Process Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering
- Experience with statistical process control or similar datadriven methodologies
- Experience with polymer processes such as compression molding injection molding milling etc. preferred
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Strong initiative with the ability to seek out problems and work independently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
- Proficiency in collecting analyzing and interpreting statistical and process data
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Attention to detail and strong documentation habits
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working handson with equipment and tooling
- Ability to train and influence employees
- Clear communication and strong crossfunctional collaboration skills
This position is located in Brenham Texas and is required to be on site 5 days/week.
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