Process Engineer

Company: The AZEK Company
Location: Scranton
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

The Process Engineer, under the direction of the Process Engineering Manager, is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by supervising the Process and Tooling Technicians, and using troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques with the overall objective of improving plant efficiencies. This individual will be required to develop, recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. The incumbent will display a commitment to Core Values.NOTE: Relocation assistance will be provided if necessary to the desired candidate.* Focuses on improving equipment performance including gravimetric feeders, extruders and downstream equipment to improve uptime and rate and reduce scrap to improve plant performance* Participates in meetings related to plant performance, lead line efforts, engineering topics and special projects* Serves as key member of Production projects focusing on implementing recommended systems and equipment on model lines to improve metrics* Communicates with Operators, Leads, Engineers and leadership on areas of potential improvement and researches new equipment and processing methods to address those needs* Manages line commissioning efforts that occur after Preventive Maintenance event and manages open action item follow-up activities as well as report SUR metric and Yield before and after each line commission.* Researches and calculates cost savings opportunities and completes cost savings analysis justification* Designs auxiliary equipment for improved functionality (e.g. vent stuffers and mist tank improvements).* Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision/management* Adhere to Safety First and "I believe in ZERO" approach in all activities* Integrate Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement in all projects* Responsible for specifying process tooling for engineer activities and projectsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's Degree (4-year college or technical school) in Engineering disciplineExperience: 3-10+ years related experienceOther desired skills:* Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology* Experience with die design and development, preferred;* Strong background in manufacturing systems, data collection and statistical analysis;* Demonstrated success in interfacing with internal (manufacturing, engineering, quality) and external (contractors, vendors) customers;* Excellent mechanical aptitude;* Understand manufacturing processes and technologies

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