Assistant Process Engineer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER
•    Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
•    Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
•    Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
•    A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
•    Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Bristol Operations team! This position will report to the Process Engineering Manager.  

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing engineering support to existing manufacturing processes, develop new and improved processes, including evaluation of equipment, standard operating procedures and training materials to identify inconsistencies and training gaps, developing updated documentation and guidelines.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support safety programs and initiatives to ensure safe work environment and promote safe practices in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for process and quality teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues to support process and quality improvement.
• Equipment Analysis - Analyze equipment and process conditions to ensure optimum utilization of machines and equipment in the production of quality industrial fabrics.
• Works cross-functionally between production, engineering, and product development to reduce defects, improve product flow through the facility, and support new product launches.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Process Specifications to ensure compliance with approved methods and process standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support and for manufacturing processes and associates; actively evaluates, audits and recommends improvements for training materials and methodology.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency
• Assist in the development and coordination of project plans, review vendor proposals, manage team activities, communicate changes, provide progress updates, and complete on time and within budget. 
• Write specifications and monitor and assist with shop floor drawings and other related technical activities.
• Support Engineering in review of proposals of outside vendors regarding purchase of new equipment or modernization of existing production and processing equipment.
• Functional with PLC systems and other systems/software to control and monitor production equipment; work with vendor on software setup.
• Actively support Lean Sigma using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide off-shift coverage on low yield products and R&D trials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience in manufacturing.  Lean Manufacturing, and functional experience with PLC and AutoCAD preferred.  Web handling experience is a plus.

COMPETENCIES 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: As needed to other manufacturing locations, vendors, suppliers, and customers.