Process Engineer

Avery Dennison

Process Engineer

Fort Mill, SC +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for reducing product and process variation through the use of Six Sigma / statistical tools and the implementation or improvement of existing procedures and process controls. In this critical role, you will also be responsible for:

    • Support day to day product and process operations on extrusion/casting assets

    • Be a business partner to the site leadership team

    • Identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control & improve manufacturing processes.

    • Loss reduction & improvement in Extrusion line productivity & product quality through the use of problem solving, Six Sigma & project management skills.

    • Continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction.

    • Provide support for new product development and material changes as they arise by interacting with and being a member of Marketing and R&D teams.

    • Develop control strategies for sustaining all continuous improvement projects.

    • Initiate, lead & participate in safety, quality, cost & process improvement projects.

    • Provide ongoing process evaluation—including trials & capability studies.

    • Implementation of new equipment & operating procedures.

    • Coaching other process engineers and operations personnel.

    • Developing and implementing technical training.

    • Scoping and executing capital projects

    • Participating, leading and sponsoring various task teams.

    • Assisting in the development of long-term strategies.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Essential:

    • Experience with statistical analysis, statistical process controls, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and MSE.

    • Ability to develop, implement, monitor, measure, and control functional improvement plans.

    • Problem solving, decision analysis, situation appraisal skills.

    • Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple concurrent priorities.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and develop influential relationships at multiple levels within an organization, and lead in a positive and collaborative manner

    • Ability to influence others.

    • Empathic and effective in giving/receiving feedback.

    • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

    • Strong PC skills – MS Office, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, QSI and QIS experience a plus.

    • Previous ISO 9001-2000 experience with implementation, improvement, and sustainment.

    • Previous Six Sigma exposure/experience. Green Belt / Black Belt certification a plus.

    • 3+ years of industry experience

    • Flexibility on work hours (on call after hours/weekend as needed)

    Preferred:

    • Experience with Controls, instrumentation, PLC knowledge also a plus.

    • Experience with AutoCAD and project engineering.

    • Previous experience with PSA / web based processes.

    • Web handling experience

    Education:

    • BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical engineering required.

    Additional Information

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • Locations
    Augusta, GA • Mount Prospect, IL • Painesville, OH • Fort Mill, SC