Process Engineer
Gastonia, NC - USA
Job Summary
Broad Function and Purpose of Position:
The Process Engineer designs implements and optimizes industrial processes to improve efficiency product quality and safety in manufacturing or production environments for all new and existing products in the facility. The goal is to achieve high quality standards at lowest cost utilizing available resources (raw materials equipment and personnel). These improvements will be achieved through process definition innovation cross functional work and cooperation with all levels of the organization.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Work with local experts to determine best practices and document those practices and procedures.
- Improve production quality and material handling efficiency through the design of process definition optimization and controls.
- Monitoring and optimizing equipment performance and reliability and reduce downtime.
- Identifying inefficiencies bottlenecks and areas for process optimization.
- Reduce production complexity.
- Ensuring compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards.
- Implement strategy processes and activities related to capital budgeting and plan implementation.
- Recommend equipment improvements by providing specifications and/or requirements and controlling these recommendations through to completion.
- Determine and improve process capabilities by using statistical techniques to meet or exceed customer needs.
- Create update and implement plant procedures electronic recipes work instructions and train employees as necessary. Develop in-process tests and requirements.
- Troubleshoot problems and establish root cause analysis to develop the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Leader or key member of project and process teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Maintenance Controls Quality Assurance and production staff
- May perform other projects or assignments as required.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in chemical engineering mechanical engineering industrial engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of statistical process control statistics and customer integration.
- Leadership skills to drive projects and process teams to successful fruition.
- Strong customer base and quality focus. Data driven.
- Effective communication skills. Capable of interfacing with cross-functional departments toward a common goal.
- Ability to work in a team environment with focus on the shop floor.
- Strong hands-on commitment. Passionate attitude with an innovative mind frame.
- Practical knowledge and experience with creating SOPs PFMEAs Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams. Strong understanding of automated control systems and P&IDs.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Visio and MS Project.
- Strong computer skills a must.
- Experience with Automotive OEM customers delivering presentations ISO & IATF standards and internal or external auditing preferred but not required.
- Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Flexibility to occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends.
Additional Information :
Perks & Benefits
401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off Paid holidays
Floating holidays Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.
We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing ... View more