Zotefoams · 5 hours ago
Process Engineer
Walton, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expZotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology, seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production efficiency and product quality. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing goals and project execution.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the integration of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing techniques into production with focus on project planning, ensuring smooth transition from pilot to full-scale implementation
Develop and enforce safe, environmentally responsible working practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations; analyze data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Technical, and Projects to optimize equipment performance and process reliability
Maintain effective communication across departments and external partners to support manufacturing goals and project execution
Identify training needs and support employee development to align with manufacturing objectives
Manage and execute projects focused on improving manufacturing processes, including extrusion, gassing, expansion, and fabrication
Serve as project or team leader for manufacturing improvement initiatives
Provide regular updates and reports to the Engineering Director and other stakeholders on project status and performance metrics
Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures and process specifications; monitor compliance and address deviations
Coordinate improvement activities with shift supervisors and production teams
Act as a primary contact for production-related changes in materials, equipment, and processes
Ensure alignment between product specifications and equipment capabilities using process data and quality metrics
Support 24/7 manufacturing operations by providing real-time process control and troubleshooting support
Organize and manage the integration of new equipment and techniques into the production environment and roll out from evaluation stage into full use across all machinery
Maintain, enforce, develop and comply with safe and environmentally responsible working practices, in accordance with site procedures, and ensure that risk assessments are carried out prior to the use of any new substances, equipment or processes are appropriate
Establish and monitor key performance indicators and implement continual improvement actions resulting from the analysis of performance data
Liaise with engineering, other internal functions and external bodies as needed to modify/develop equipment and techniques to maximize effectiveness
Facilitate the development and maintenance of good relationships with internal and external contacts and ensure clear and timely communication and to positively and actively contribute to all meetings where your knowledge or input is required
Seek and undergo training and development as appropriate to meet the wider business objectives and needs
Organize and progress projects for developing and improving the production process
Act as a project/team leader as required
Provide regular updates on work progress to the Engineering Director and others as required: providing written reports as appropriate
Develop and implement standardized process running specifications and operating procedures for Extrusion, Gassing, Expansion and Fabrication
Monitor adherence to and deviation of actual from standard. Take appropriate containment and corrective actions as necessary
Coordinate formal improvement activity with the production managers and supervisors
Coordinate processes related to extrusion/gassing/expansion/fabrication projects
Act as the primary contact in all production related product or material development activity
Ensure that product specifications and equipment capabilities are matched through the effective use of process data and product quality information
Provide full and real-time process control of all raw materials and plant assets working with line and company functional management as needed in order that the department operates effectively 24/7 to the required OHSE standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Five (5) years or more related experience; background in sizable process-based industry
Process engineering experience within an extrusion environment is ideal
Cellular materials processing is a real plus
Preferred
Polymer Technology or Material Science discipline preferred
Ideally candidate will have quality/process control experience
Detailed understanding of polymer materials processing; extrusion specifically
Understanding of materials testing methods, specifically polymer/foam testing
Experience with process improvement techniques and quality tools such as SPC and capability measurement using Minitab/DOE/Quality Analyst to analyze and communicate outputs
ERP systems experience desired
Microsoft Dynamics AX experience would be advantageous
Management experience of creative groups and experience of leadership in product development within an industrial environment is highly desirable
Lean/Six-Sigma techniques
Proven excellent project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and verbal/written communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels to facilitate the cross-fertilization of ideas and to influence decision makers
Commercially aware with a creative, yet practical approach to problem solving, excellent judgment and a willingness to challenge current thinking
Planning and organizational skills with the ability to lead, manage and motivate resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of processes
Deadline oriented
Data based problem solver
Company
Zotefoams
Zotefoams Plc is manufactures a range of closed-cell cross-linked polyolefin foams for global use in sports, construction.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-02-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronan Cox
Group CEO
C
Charles Marshall
Founder
Recent News
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