Manufacturing Process Engineer

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

This position is not eligible for any type of employment sponsorship, such as OPT, H1B, TN, F1, etc.

The **Manufacturing Process Engineer + Quality **is responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of Molded Fiber products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

• Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (Decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshooting processing problems.
• Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.
• Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities.
• Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
• Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
• Performs specified design of experiments and establish capability studies.
• Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
• Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
• Lead Quality root cause investigations.
• Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.
• Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.
• Must have Continuous Improvement experience
• SPC Gain Seeker experience
• Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.
• Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.
• Must have management/supervisory experience.
• Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• PI systems experience (digital EOT systems)
• Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Advance mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

You should be proficient in:

• Statistical process control (SPC)
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Process Development

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