Process Engineer
Company: Momentive Technologies
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
The Process Engineer will report directly to the Operations
Manager of the Sand Plant at the Willoughby Quartz Plant. - This
position has responsibility in the manufacturing process of quartz
products used in a variety of industries. - The position requires
technical excellence and the ability to work with a team of
engineers and production workers to produce quality quartz products
in a safe and cost-effective environment.
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Tasks and responsibilities of the position:
- Provide leadership, engineering expertise, and excellence to
the Operations and Maintenance teams in support of Safety, Quality,
Productivity and Product Delivery.
- Lead identification, mitigation, and elimination of safety
exposures.
- Ensure EHS compliance and improvement.
- Establish, update, and maintain production procedures,
maintenance procedures, process/product control, and test
data.
- Assist in the development of new products and
processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in areas of safety, product
quality, product delivery, and product cost through the analysis of
plant data and collaboration with Operations and Maintenance
personnel and collaboration with internal and external
resources.
- Reduce product lead time via the implementation of Lean
Manufacturing concepts on the production line.
- Audit plant activities to ensure compliance while maintaining
appropriate documentation.
- Interact with vendors for project implementation and
proposals.
- Lead and assist in the development and sustainability of
5S.
- Facilitate problem solving (root cause analysis) with
corrective action through collaboration with Operations,
Maintenance, and other support organizations.
- Collect and analyze process and production data to identify
trends and ensure process stability.
- Ensure quality through analysis of incoming raw materials,
process reliability, in-process testing, and final product
certification.
- Partner with the organization to drive business success through
process and equipment reliability and teamwork.
- Drive variable cost productivity through process improvements
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- Development of trial plans and monitoring/execution of trial
steps
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Key Metrics Role is Accountable For:
- Material and conversion variance
- OEE%
- Cost analysis
- VCP (Variable Cost and Productivity) or Lean savings
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Key Relationships:
- Plant Leadership Team and Shop Floor Employees
- Site EH&S Leader
- Functional Leaders including Quality, Technology, Continuous
Improvement and Commercial Organization
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Travel Requirements
Up to 10%
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or
Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Process Engineering in a
manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated Capital Project Management Skills including
engagement and management of internal and external
resources
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated team contribution and leadership skills
- A track record of leading Continuous Improvement efforts with
demonstrated sustained outcomes.
- Strong analytical expertise coupled with excellent verbal,
written, and presentation skills to all levels.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a Process Engineering role
- Demonstrated mechanical engineering aptitude
- Prior experience mentoring and coaching others with
demonstrated change management skills
- Exhibits desire and courage to learn new skills and assume
broader roles in the organization
- Energetic self-starter with strong leadership skills
- Exhibits a sense of urgency which translates to the
floor
- Deliver on commitments: proven track record of sustainable
performance
- Proficient in SAP and/or equivalent ERP
- Preferred Green Belt Level or Lean/Six Sigma skills
- Proficient in:
- Project Management and Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
- Designed Experiments a plus
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require
all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment
laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the
spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train,
promote and retain associates without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national
origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information,
military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic
protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Keywords: Momentive Technologies, Lakewood , Process Engineer, Other , Willoughby, Ohio
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