Process Engineer I

Posted:
7/1/2024, 8:25:00 AM

Location(s):
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging products, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Process Engineer I for the Converting plant in Grand Prairie, TX. The position will report to the Plant Manager.

This position is responsible for driving process reliability improvement and waste reduction. An ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, provide technical leadership, and troubleshoot complex processes. This role will focus on process improvement and project management to achieve increased process control and a reduction in process variation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree in a field that is compatible with the position requirements

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

  • Ability to troubleshoot with an eye for detail

  • Strong communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects/assignments

  • Mechanical skills

  • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities

  • Strong capacity to learn quickly and understand complex information.

  • Demonstrates high initiative and pro-activity

  • Lean Six Sigma training

  • Process improvement

  • Technical problem-solving (A3, DMAIC, etc.)

  • Continuous improvement (5S, process mapping, standard work, etc.)

  • Converting experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive change and overcome obstacles

  • Utilize hands-on experience in process troubleshooting the converting operation

  • Assist with the development of standard operating conditions for production equipment

  • Analyze plant data using techniques that can include: Statistical process control, Six Sigma (6σ) DMAIC methodology, and Root cause analysis (RCA)

  • Provide financial justification for possible equipment upgrades

  • Develop and maintain best practices library for processes while ensuring plant compliance

  • Direct and coordinate activities at the plant level in order to meet the quality expectations of the customer

  • Provide support to plant operations with miscellaneous engineering and capital project management

  • Analyze/review plant operations to submit quantifiable cost savings ideas while improving cost performance against budget

  • Lead and assist project teams in implementing, standardizing, and sustaining process inefficiencies while reducing variation

  • High focus on process standardization and process controls that achieve the expected benefits and ultimately improve internal and external customer satisfaction

  • Coordinate and lead Printpack Performance System initiatives

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

  • Life Insurance

  • Health Savings Account

  • Short/Long Term Disability

  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions/match

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Educational Assistance

  • Service Awards

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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