What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Korn Ferry Executive Search?
The Military Division of Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Process Engineer for their Muncie IN facility. With 15 facilities throughout the US, they are a leader in engineered material solutions that span multiple industries, lots of opportunity and room for personal career growth.
Must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
Significant experience with extrusion and / or thermoforming equipment is highly preferred, and will give you a huge advantage over other candidates!
Compensation : $80-120K
What You Will Do :
Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material / labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. Will coordinate long and short-term project identification and execution to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ownership of primary processes (e.g., cell casting, coating, annealing, mixing, etc.). Ability to problem solve issues as well as plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure repeatability.
- Optimize process performance using Operational Excellence and Lean management tools and techniques. Drive process improvement, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material / labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. Define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.
- Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including cycle optimizations by working closely with process operators and the R&D Lab personnel. Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation. Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
- Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness. Engage with customers and commercial representatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.
- Lead projects using standard project management tools and procedures. Ensure compliance with all ISO / IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
- 4 years US Military experience required.
- BS Degree in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent. Significant practical experience with extrusion and / or thermoforming equipment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years operations or engineering experience required , with 3 years preferred in a plastics related industry.
- Operational Excellence training, and / or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), strongly preferred.
Education and Work Experience
Title : Process Engineer
Location : Muncie IN
Client Job ID : 510684864
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
