Manufacturing Process Engineer
Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manufacturing Process Engineer. The Manufacturing Process Engineer has the responsibility for directing and conducting tasks and/or projects to maintain or improve production processes and process control. In this position the successful candidate will be responsible for performing process optimization investigations, which will rely on data collection systems, control systems, and process modeling. The optimization activities will focus on understanding the relationship between Critical to Quality product parameters and the Key Process Variables (KPV's). Once these relationships are established, the efforts will focus on improving the Process Capability Index (Cpk) for these parameters, cost reduction, improved operating efficiencies and improved yields.
The Waterville plant located just outside of Toledo, Ohio manufactures direct melt products including wet chop glass fibers primarily for specialty applications, glass reinforcements for gypsum wall boards, direct dry chop for plastic reinforcements, single end roving for weavers and plastic reinforcements, glass mat and some specialty products.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate, monitor and complete project assignments in process improvement and process control.
Identify opportunities and recommend modifications to systems and procedures that will improve process control, quality, costs and safety.
Advise and influence plant management on modifications to existing equipment that will improve the overall process efficiency (FPY) without sacrificing product characteristics (CTQ's).
Work with Maintenance to allow for and establish improved preventive maintenance programs.
Help coordinate Production and Maintenance activities, such as department shutdowns.
Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) for assigned production operation(s) and/or processes.
Train operating personnel on the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and monitor control charts for processes that are out of control. Develop action or control plans to get back in control.
Develop action plans for critical process variables in order to meet critical product characteristics.
Audit production operations to ensure that process settings are as per standard operating procedures.
Investigate deviations so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken.
Work with the Innovation and Commercialization organization for all new product development initiatives including design of experiment techniques.
Perform design of experiment techniques on existing products or processes in order to improve product characteristics or process stability.
Be familiar with new processes, process equipment, process control equipment and inspection and test methods.
Establish and manage training programs associated with process control and process operations.
Investigate quality complaints for root cause of the problem and develop/implement corrective action plan to eliminate the root cause.
Ensure that all safety, environmental and plant procedures are followed.
Requirements:
B.S. Engineering degree, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other relevant degree.
Qualified candidates should have 2
years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and/or 1
years of experience working with controls systems.
Experience with combustion systems.
Familiar with new processes, process equipment, process control equipment and inspection and test methods.
Proven leadership skills.
Good verbal and written communication abilities.
Must be self-motivated, inquisitive and enjoy work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have good critical process thinking skills.
Understanding of Lean Principles.
Must enjoy keeping abreast of the latest technology trends and have the ability to apply these technologies to JM business problems where appropriate.
Solid computer skills including excel, power point, Microsoft project and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software).
Must have high level organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
Additional Consideration Given To Those With:
SAP experience
Lean or Six Sigma experience
Advanced degree is a plus
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
JM has a long history of sustainable efforts and strives to continually improve our sustainability practices through a focus on innovation, productivity and leadership that ensures we meet the needs of current stakeholders without sacrificing the needs of future generations. For additional information please read our Sustainability Report.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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