Washington Penn · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWashingtonPenn is focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician to enhance sustainability and continuous improvement at their facilities. The role involves leading improvement projects, supporting manufacturing practices, and collaborating with engineering personnel to establish consistent processes.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, support and provide guidance on continuous improvement and facility related capital projects (i.e. process flow, change overs, lean manufacturing, value-stream mapping, new equipment, etc.)
Support in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and practices
Anticipate problems by spending time on floor, inspecting lines regularly, learning from plant personnel, tracking and analyzing and correcting process conditions, and supporting productions reporting
Develop, train, and audit standardized work to support manufacturing practices
Establish consistent processes using a collaborative approach with manufacturing and engineering personnel
Professionally develop capital project proposals to be electronically submitted to the executive team
Initiate day-to-day troubleshooting and long-term problem solving
Support product development through process concepts, tools and line coverage
Develop methods to communicate with key stakeholders
Follow available engineering standards with new equipment designs and upgrades
Validate and manage feeder and material handling parameters and alarms
Inspect, track and analyze screws and barrels in accordance with WPP Program
Review, edit and create work instructions, controlled documentation, energy control documents, etc
Offer line side and work place transformation solutions
Research and make recommendations regarding preventative maintenance details & schedule for equipment
Support and implement Process FMEA program
Support or lead safety, quality, cost, energy or general risk reduction initiatives
Collaborates with other facilities across WPP to ensure consistency
Qualification
Required
Experience with project management
5+ years in a manufacturing setting
2+ years of experience in the plastics extrusion/compounding or injection molding industry
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with ability and desire to communicate well in both written and verbal forms
Must be willing and able to travel to customer sites, vendors, company divisions and trainings as requested, approximately 10%
Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, learn and use systems for operations and maintenance
Preferred
Technical degree in engineering or related field preferred, but relevant equivalent experience may be considered
Company
Washington Penn
Washington Penn is a manufacturer of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-19
2024-04-17
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