PFNonwovens · 1 day ago
Process Engineer
Hazle Township, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrPFNonwovens is a company that specializes in nonwoven production, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support for production lines. 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, follow safety guidelines, correct 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 variations 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 an 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 the issue list, plan upcoming downtime, and review previously planned downs for work completion with the Platform Manager and Maintenance and reliability Specialist
Effectively communicate with all groups (daily quality meetings, daily notes to operating crews, reporting of issues to technical management, trial, and onsite visit reports with outcomes and next steps)
Support hands-on training for line lead development as necessary
Support the pay-for-skills system by reviewing and signing off technical operator assessments
Provide 24/7 line support. Coordinate time off with the Production Manager and Senior Process Technologist. Set up process engineering coverage when needed
Support general housekeeping of the line
Qualification
Required
A four-year technical degree is required, preferably a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing lines required
Be a leader in safety (address issues immediately, follow safety guidelines, correct 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 variations of output data
Respond to quality and process issues in a timely fashion
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 an 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 the issue list, plan upcoming downtime, and review previously planned downs for work completion with the Platform Manager and Maintenance and reliability Specialist
Effectively communicate with all groups (daily quality meetings, daily notes to operating crews, reporting of issues to technical management, trial, and onsite visit reports with outcomes and next steps)
Support hands-on training for line lead development as necessary
Support the pay-for-skills system by reviewing and signing off technical operator assessments
Provide 24/7 line support
Coordinate time off with the Production Manager and Senior Process Technologist
Set up process engineering coverage when needed
Support general housekeeping of the line
Must be able to walk the facility for the duration of the work
May need to grasp, hold, carry, lift, crawl, kneel, squat occasionally during work
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
Preferred
Additional manufacturing and nonwovens experience preferred
Demonstrated engineering and manufacturing theory preferred
Benefits
Quarterly incentives bonuses and year-end discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available on the first day of employment
Paid Time Off
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
On-site Café with made-to-order meals
On-site state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge to team members
Holiday and company events provided by the company
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
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
Shane Vincent
Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Business Development
Tonny De Beer
Chief Product, Technology and Sustainability Officer
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