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Klöckner Pentaplast · 9 hours ago

Process Engineer

Gordonsville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Klöckner Pentaplast is a globally recognized leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Process Engineer will coordinate engineering activities to ensure process control and drive continuous improvements within manufacturing processes, focusing on product quality and cost reduction.

ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling

Responsibilities

Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and throughput

Partner with maintenance department to troubleshoot, repair, and improve overall control systems

Improve and design production processes, as it relates to continuous improvements, quality and process control systems

Utilize team-based problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC for assigned projects to resolve real-time issues that are negatively impacting Key Performance Indicators

Ensure equipment documentation exists and conforms to standards in the form of work instructions, standard operating procedures, operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, and diagrams

Use research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design to enhance existing technology and plan for future upgrades

Discuss and solve complex problems with the manufacturing and maintenance teams

Collect, analyze and summarize applicable process information and trends; is a key contributor in the site’s KPI performance by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, applicable to the process

Maintain a focus on health, safety and environment for all job activities

Estimate Return On Investment for each improvement project and prepare applicable business cases for review

Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions

Utilize 5S techniques in the work environment to maintain a clean and professional work area

Utilize SMED, CEDAC and other lean tools

Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process controlContinuous improvementStatistical process controlControl systemsLean toolsTeam-based problem solvingHealthSafety focusAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with control systems is required

Experience in the polymer/plastics industry preferred