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Novolex · 15 hours ago

Electronic Controls Engineer

Home, KS

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.

Conduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout production.

Assist with equipment retrofits/upgrades.

Direct product changes and assist with start-up procedures.

Evaluate process and improvements for the production floor and training of production employees for such processes.

Develop and maintain training technical program, troubleshooting guidelines and process control

Support training of processes for new hires and current employees, keeping proper documentation of training.

Provide key role for the site’s Continuous Improvement culture by directly supporting structured problem-solving activity – Kaizens, A3’s, etc.

Provide direct process engineering support to the site – examples include: documenting process improvements, operator training, process capability studies and safety improvement initiatives.

Determine technical and economic feasibility at each stage in the development process.

Develop capital estimates for potential new products and or process programs.

Performs all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and safety regulations.

Work environment: This position will spend approximately a % of the time in a production floor environment of a manufacturing plant. During time spent in the manufacturing plant floor, this position is subject to moderate noise levels, high and low temperatures and other standard elements of a manufacturing environment.

Qualification

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Extrusion processesThermoforming processesStatistical process controlContinuous improvement principlesSupervisory experienceEngineering degreeCoaching skillsTeam environment experienceBRCGS standards compliance

Required

B.S. degree in Engineering – preferably with concentration in plastics/material science.

In the absence of a plastics degree, engineering experience in extrusion, thermoforming processes or plastics processes required.

Strong skillset in sheet extrusion and inline thermoforming preferred.

Working knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments and quality systems.

Background in continuous improvement process and principles – prior experience participating in and preferably leading focused improvement teams is a must.

Supervisory experience required – directing work, coaching, managing performance and development.

Ability to coach and train at all levels in the organization.

Experience working within a team environment, and experience in motivating, and leading current and new employees.

Adherence and consistent compliance to all food/BRCGS standards and regulations.

Normal dexterity & weight-lifting requirements (requires extensive walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and lifting to 30 pounds).

Work travel required up to 75%, we are always working on better work/life balancing, this role requires travel to plants and project areas.

Willing and able to work other shifts/times as needed.

May require ability to be on call as needed.