PFNonwovens · 14 hours ago
Process Development Engineer
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPFNonwovens LLC is seeking a Process Development Engineer responsible for providing technical support for a nonwovens production line. The role involves analyzing machinery operations, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with various departments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
FashionManufacturingProduct DesignTextiles
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be a leader in safety (address issues immediately, following safety guidelines, correcting others if in violation)
Maintain robust mainline and slitter process targets and control limits for all products. Actively evaluate and address process deviations and significant shifts in targets or variation of output data
Respond to quality and process issues in a timely fashion. Seek appropriate support as necessary to resolve
Support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and productivity utilizing change management and project requests as necessary
Support validations of processes and qualifications of equipment as required
Daily visually inspect all areas of the production line, observe fabric samples, observe roll quality, review quality and production records
Work with Quality Assurance to investigate quality concerns and issues
Work with Product Development to support the development of innovative products through knowledge of the line/process and trial planning
Manage process equipment (tracking, PM schedules, and coordinating activities)
Track and maintain operational PM task list. Schedule operational PM activities
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI)
Document line issues, review and prioritize work on issue list, plan upcoming down time, review previous planned downs for work completion with Platform Manager and Maintenance & Reliability Specialist
Effectively communicate with all groups (daily quality meetings, daily notes to operating crews, reporting of issue to technical management, trial and onsite visit reports with outcomes and next steps)
Support hands-on training for line lead development as necessary
Support pay-for-skills system by reviewing and signing off technical operator assessments
Provide 24/7 line support. Coordinate time off with Production Manager and Senior Process Technologist. Set up process engineering coverage when needed
Support general housekeeping of the line
Qualification
Required
Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S
Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
Must be able to walk the facility for the duration of the shift
May need to grasp, hold, carry, lift, crawl, kneel, squat occasionally during shift
Must be able to climb without issue with heights up to three (3) levels
Withstand temperature changes between high temperatures and moderate to low temperatures
Hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and hard hat required in designated areas
Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift
Constant bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout shift
Constant climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams
Frequent reaching overhead during shift
Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift
Constant lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs
Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control
Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift
Operation of roll manipulators, baler, and compactor
Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area
Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine
Company
PFNonwovens
PFNonwovens (PFN) is a leading global producer of customized nonwoven fabrics.
Founded in 2018
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cedric Ballay
Chief Executive Officer
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