Job Details

Vector's partner is the world's largest supplier of interior laminates for commercial transport for the aerospace and rail industries.  They are currently searching for a Process Engineer to join their team.

Direct Hire
$95k-$100k/yr.
** Candidates must live in the Greater Cleveland Area to be considered for this position. **

Job Summary:
The Process Engineer is responsible for process manufacturing of laminates, thermoplastics, and other company materials/products. This will include improving environmental, health and safety aspects; optimizing the use of production equipment; continuous improvement of throughput and first-time quality to improving manufacturing processes; and assisting in the process development and manufacturing implementation of new products.  This includes scale up of new processes, including equipment installation, upgrade, and maintenance. It requires optimization of Process Engineering Guidelines to ensure reliability and reproducibility of processes prior to release to Manufacturing.  

Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and processes. 
* Provides daily production support including collection and analysis of data for process troubleshooting. 
* Participates in and/or leads root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective action. 
* Identifies opportunities for, participates in and/or leads cycle time reduction activities. 
* Interfaces with Engineering & Technology and Sales teams for new product development projects to ensure safe and cost-effective manufacturability. 
* Develops process maps, FMEAs, control plans, and Standard Work Instructions for various processes. 
* Collaborates with Process Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams to select, install, upgrade, and maintain equipment effectively to improve safety and quality, reduce cost and increase throughput and capacity, and improve yields or equipment utilization OEE. 
* Identifies and leads process and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S/6S, MDI, 6-Sigma, Visual Management, etc. 
* Authors and distributes comprehensive and concise technical reports to summarize project or troubleshooting results and update project status. 
* Completes or directs any necessary process or product performance testing. 
* Supports development and implementation of in-process and final inspection procedures and test requirements in support of these procedures in conjunction with Quality team. 
* Initiates First Article Inspections as required to facilitate timely and effective completion of the process. 
* Travels to suppliers, equipment vendors, customers, or participate in training, etc. (approximately 10%) 
* Performs other responsibilities as deemed necessary in order to meet customer expectations and business demands.

Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Materials, Polymer, Industrial, or Mechanical). 
* 1-3 years of related experience in an industrial environment  
* 1-2 years of controls experience, interest in further growing this skillset. 
* Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
* Highly functional in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and other MS Office products. 
* Ability to effectively problem solve in a deadline driven environment, using problem-solving tools such as 8D. 
* Knowledge of and ability to apply SPC methods. 
* Ability to work both self-directed and as a cross-functional team leader/member. 
* Willing and able to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor interacting with equipment and operations team members. 
* Willing to occasionally work outside of normal business hours, including some 
weekends/evenings/nights, and be available to address critical matters that may arise via phone or remote access. 
* Knowledge of and ability to apply lean manufacturing concepts, developing standard work, continuous improvement, and cost reduction principals. 
* 1-2 years of controls experience specifically Allen Bradley.  Able to program simple control loops and update HMI interfaces. 
* Proven prioritization, organization, and project management skills. 
* Proven success as a project leader or individual contributor on cross-functional process and product development teams. 
* Experience with IS0 9000 or similar quality systems, including modifying written work instructions and operational procedures, and following controlled document protocols. 
* Educational emphasis in chemical/material/polymer science. 
* Prior experience in the manufacture of functional aesthetic products, web handling, converting processes, plastics, and related process equipment and techniques. 
* Firsthand experience with MRP software, building BOMs, and management of change. 
* To conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government

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