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Teknor Apex Company

Process Engineer

Brownsville, TN · On-site

Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred * 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint ...

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Process Engineer

Brownsville, TN • On-site

Teknor Apex Company
Plastics Product Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Teknor Apex rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Monitors the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with a history of problems.
  • Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation of production.
  • Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for different processes.
  • Assists in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
  • Answers customer complaints and implements corrective action when necessary to resolve issues.
  • Responsible for production trials; spearheading the production trial team at the plant to improve the success rate at the customer.
  • Use FMEA tools as necessary.
  • Apply Leader Standard Work principles to maintain process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and support team accountability.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
  • Good understanding of the formulation, material science and equipment involved.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work in and support a QMS environment.
  • Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
  • Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
  • Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; certification preferred

Essential Physical Requirements of the Job:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
  • Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.
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