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Silver-Line Plastics · 4 months ago

Process Engineer/ Specialist

US - Huntsville - Plant

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Silver-Line Plastics is a company focused on enhancing manufacturing processes. The Process Engineer role involves analyzing, designing, and optimizing processes to improve safety, efficiency, and quality, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.

Industrial DesignMachinery ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, product quality, and workplace safety

Identify and implement cost-effective process improvements that minimize waste and increase operational efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment

Continuously monitor and analyze process data to identify trends and recommend solutions for ongoing improvement

Conduct process capability studies and apply statistical analysis to support data-driven decision-making and achieve production targets

Perform detailed evaluations of existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and recommend effective solutions

Design and implement process optimization strategies aimed at reducing cycle times, improving product quality and increasing throughput

Work closing with engineering, production and quality assurance teams to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and work instructions

Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) such as cycle time, yield, and scrap rate, and develop strategies to meet or exceed targets

Implement process control measures, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure consistent product quality and minimize variation

Provide technical support and trouble shooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

Participate in cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions

Provide training and support on new processes, procedures, and equipment to ensure successful adoption and sustained performance

Perform additional duties as assigned

Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries. Ensure timely reporting of near misses, hazardous conditions, and first aid incidents to the proper HSE staff, and collaborate on preventive initiatives

Enforce corporate HSE policies and ensure compliance with ISMS, ISO 9001 standards and facility specific guidelines and all employees complete the proper and required training

Support and review accident/incident investigations, implement corrective actions and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and regular inspections, as needed

Lead and continuously improve the 5S program to maintain clean, organized and safe work environment

Support the environmental sustainability efforts and metrics in alignment with corporate goals

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and productivity

Participate in audits, management of change reviews to ensure compliance and drive operations excellence. Identify and resolve root causes of non-conformances and discrepancies in production data using structured problem-solving methods

Support the development, implementation and enforcement of standardized work instructions and task analyses to promote consistency and reduce variability

Qualification

Process Optimization TechniquesLean ManufacturingSix SigmaStatistical AnalysisISO 9001Microsoft Office SuiteMES SystemsProduction PlanningQuality Systems5SDigital ToolsProblem Solving