Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Process Engineer. This position is responsible for the optimization of existing processes and the introduction of new products and processes into the manufacturing environment through the application of established chemical engineering, business, and problem-solving practices.

Fundamental Job Tasks: 

Optimizes yield, throughput, cost, cycle and labor efficiency by implementing improvements to existing processes.

Provides technical support to manufacturing in maintaining and improving production standards and operating efficiencies.  Works to improve the quality of existing products or processes, consistent with customer requirements and supportive of corporate objectives.  Evaluation of existing products and processes for areas requiring optimization.   Identify and resolve processing and manufacturing issues using data, experimentation, technical references, and cross-functional expertise.  Develops and maintains technical knowledge on product mix and manufacturing characteristics to provide necessary process engineering support to manufacturing and research and development labs.  Work with plant personnel to define process and product problems as well as opportunities for improvement and or automation.  Generate rework or recovery plans of expired and/or nonconforming product and raw material.

Seeks long-term efficiencies by identifying new technologies for process improvements.  Investigate data acquisition and control hardware and software for possible application in Franklin processes. Evaluate new technology for process measurement and control.  Evaluates new technologies to improve ergonomics and safety of plant processes.  Assists with the evaluation, specification and selection of new equipment as required to improve plant process, cycle and capacity.   Designs and installs equipment or processes in the laboratory or in production operations.  Coordinates lab, plant or off-site experiments, trials and feasibility studies of new process control devices.

Supports departmental objectives by accurately capturing, recording, and displaying data and documents.  Assists engineering staff with creating and reviewing engineering documents such as MOC, P&ID, PSI, and change notices.  Provide feedback to production management regarding such items as plant operator performance, schedule compliance, yield, first pass rates, etc.

Positively represents department and Franklin by serving as a liaison.  Provides technical support to various departments (e.g. marketing, sales, manufacturing) to assist them in answering technical questions, problem solving, improving processes, cost reduction, etc. 

Observes all safety and environmental guidelines while handling products, raw materials and waste. 

Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or related field, with 2+ years manufacturing experience in a Process Engineering Capacity OR ten (10) years experience with chemical batch process.

About Us

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our award-winning benefits program includes a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision insurance to more unique options like a free on-site fitness center, nurse health coach, 529 Plan matching, and adoption support. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at www.FranklinInternational.com.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.

Other Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance
• On-site fitness center staffed by trainers
• Company paid short term disability
• 401(k) with matching
• 529 savings matching
• Tuition assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Free Franklin Merchandise