Pexco, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to join our dynamic team.
JOB SUMMARY
The HPP Process Engineer will report to the General Manager and assume a key role in driving improvements and supporting sales growth of the company. The HPP Process Engineer will have primary responsibility for ensuring business processes are continuously improving in control, accuracy, efficiency and capacity. This position will assist in documenting processes, analyzing processes for improvements, recommending and implementing solutions to improve the business from the quotation process through shipping by leading and participating in projects, kaizen and day to day improvements. This position includes responsibility to lead and participate in safety, environmental, production and business process improvement. Key metrics include safety, CIP projects, manufacturing cost, and capacity growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Support
- Works with sales team to improve the quotation process by providing process documentation tools that align operational capacity, financial performance and customer expectations.
- Develops and maintains tools to allow streamlining of quotation process.
- Provides guidance to sales on information needed to translate customer expectations to manufacturing process via spreadsheets, Epicor, job traveler notes, etc.
- Maintains proficiency of understanding customer expectations and specifications to support sales growth by aligning and articulating process capability with customer expectations
- Participates in customer meetings to bring technical operational knowledge to the sales process.
- Active member of teams in resolving CARs and customer complaints.
Manufacturing Support
- Assists the General Manager in the day to day operation of the facilities
- Participates actively in developing a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Defines and develops plans to improve process controls and reliability to provide predictable quality results and drive operational excellence.
- Supports production personnel in resolving process obstacles
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Recommends ideas to improve safety, maximize production, improve efficiency, quality of products
- Provides leadership in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to Health & Safety policies
- Facilitates Continuous Improvement activities and assists ISO 9001 implementation
- Develops and documents a preventative maintenance schedule for facility equipment to improve process reliability.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, assists workers in solving problems
- Manages outside vendors for site repairs and upgrades as appropriate.
New Product/Process Development
- Responsible for managing major internal projects for new applications such as new processes, new products and resins from concept to implementation by working with the management team.
- Develop, Oversee and Documentation of projects to support growth initiatives.
General
- Implements and enforces organization policies and goals
- Responsible for managing major internal projects (capex, cost reduction initiatives)
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, attending trade shows
- Understands the business, visits company manufacturing locations up to 4 times per year (minimum)
- Active involvement in recommending changes and supporting implementation of Company policies and procedures
- Be a decision maker and takes responsibility for the decisions made
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Engineering
- 3 -5 years manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in high performance plastics extrusion manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in understanding the properties and behavior of various plastics and polymers, including their melting points, viscosity, and flow characteristics, to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure product quality
- Experience working with different types of polymer resins, additives, and masterbatches to achieve desired material properties and product performance
- Ability to develop and implement quality control processes and procedures tailored to high performance plastics manufacturing, including in-process inspections, material testing, and defect analysis
- Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives specifically aimed at optimizing high performance plastics manufacturing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity
- Experience in developing and executing preventative maintenance programs for extrusion equipment used in high performance plastics manufacturing
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations governing plastics manufacturing to ensure compliance and product conformity
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to polymer processing, such as material inconsistencies, machine malfunctions, and product defects
- Excellent communication skills
- PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment, Excel) and strong working knowledge of ERP systems is preferred
- Good organizational skills, strong knowledge of inventory control
- Must be willing to work overtime and occasionally weekends
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- High level of integrity, dependability and accountability.
- Exceptional team player and strong work ethic.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively within all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations is essential.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Pexco (Parent Company)– www.pexco.com
Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing extruded plastic tubes and profiles by way of an expansive twelve-site footprint, but also offers a variety of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub assembly, fabrication, and supply chain management. Pexco’s innovative products are used for fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, and lighting applications in aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers comprised of OEM’s and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets.
Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The Company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering new attractive verticals over time to gain increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market.
Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver strong customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement, along with the ease of doing business (internal and external) remains a consistent operating theme for Pexco.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
You should be proficient in:
- Engineering Degree
- Plastic Extrusion Experience
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Process Development
- Bachelor's Degree
Machines & technologies you'll use: