Process Engineer

Company Description

ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified, industrial manufacturing company founded on innovation, teamwork, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. For over 100 years, ITW Employees have kept this spirit alive. Within our culture of respect and shared risk-taking, our employees have the creative freedom and the ITW resources to pursue ideas that lead to customer-focused solutions. Together, we are ITW, a company dedicated to creating opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career. 

Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry. We operate in more than 52 countries around the world with a workforce of more than 270 dedicated flexible packaging professionals. These talented individuals adhere to the highest professional standards and focus their efforts to meeting and exceeding the needs of every Zip-Pak client. Combining this commitment to client success with our technical innovation and unmatched network of resources enables us to confidently and consistently deliver “uniquely flexible" solutions to our customers. 

Job Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for managing and executing safe, quality-oriented manufacturing processes within the Zip-Pak production facility. The Process Engineer will provide technical input on material selection and fitness for use in support of Zip-Pak Operations and in support of Zip-Pak Strategic Sourcing initiatives. They will confer with New Product Development, Quality, and Operations to create and improve processes that optimize manufacturability, functionality, cost and quality. The Process Engineer will work under the direction of the Plant Manager in a collaborative environment. They will be integral in a cross functional team of other engineers, technicians, and production staff who are responsible for design and execution of processes from concept through to commercial production.

Safety: 

• Always demonstrates and promotes a pro-active safety culture.
• Employees shall acknowledge the Zip-Pak policy of requesting self-reporting of any illness, food borne pathogens, or diseases which may be transmitted to food products and food contact surfaces that may jeopardize food safety.

Quality:

• Optimizes production processes to ensure consistent results and eliminate personnel variability.
• Creates standard procedures, work instructions, and validation plans as required.
• Works effectively with cross functional teams to advance quality standards.
• Manages engineering change cycle and required procedures for new product introduction.

Delivery:

• Manages scope, timeline, and requirements to achieve project success.
• Shall support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.
• Works effectively with production, engineering, quality and sales personnel for process improvement initiatives in all of Zip-Pak’s global facilities.
• Partner with operations to deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced production environment.

Lean & Problem Solving:

• Demonstrates effective use of USA (Understand, Simplify, act)
• Works with operations team to identify improvements in production materials and processes.
• Navigate data and lead teams to effective corrective actions.
• Identifies, communicates and implements cost savings opportunities.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing group to identify savings with material procurement.

Technology:

• Develops technical capabilities of site personnel through formal and informal coaching.
• Support current systems and investigate new technologies required for plant advancement.
• Work effectively with vendors and suppliers to identify optimal, cost-effective technology.
• Displays strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrates understanding of dynamic machine design.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field

• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Able to support in-line measurement systems, robotics, packaging, automation and PLC programming

• Hands-on, solution oriented (data driven, analytical, process driven) problem solver

• Must be an efficient multitasker capable of sound decision making in various situations

• Must have strong analytical skills and demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations

• Proficient in the use of Design software; Project Management software; read and manipulate 3D CAD drawings and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Must be willing to be a change management leader

• Experience in plastic extrusion is preferred

• Training in experimental design techniques and exposure to packaging industry preferred

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%

Additional Information

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.