What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Plastipak?
Clean Tech is looking for an experienced Process Engineer at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. As Process Engineer and owner, you are a key hands on contributor to success of a recycling solutions leader. You drive process optimization across our flagship operation located in Dundee, Michigan to continuously improve safety, quality, efficiency and reliability, while decreasing cost.
What’s in it for you:
- Direct Hire: Permanent placement that offers 401k, PTO, and medical benefits
- Bonus Opportunities: Referrals, Perfect Attendance, & Annual Performance bonus programs
- Advancement: We promote from within and foster employee growth
What you’ll be doing as a Process Engineer:
- You will have the responsibility and ownership to maximize assigned processes through a hands on approach.
- Review production reports looking to implement ways to reduce downtime, improve performance, create work instructions and trouble-shooting documents to help the workforce improve operation.
- Analyze data and complete assessments to identify improvement opportunities in spending reduction, cycle time improvement, value added Labor tasks.
- Gather information from maintenance staff, and operators on the process to help drive improvements.
- Review parts used in process to verify best performance for cost, availability, and access. Make recommendations on any changes that may improve performance.
- Coordinate, Schedule, and Participate in the Preventive Maintenance for the assigned process.
- Oversee solution design, planning, implementation & follow-up to ensure expected results are achieved.
- Collaborate cross-functionally in support for change management & process stabilization.
- Participate in equipment installations and facility improvements, including business expansions.
- Work with outside suppliers for proposals, quotes, and acquisitions as needed for process.
- Assist in maintenance related projects in a hands-on approach. (Hands-on maintenance activities are a large part of this role)
Requirements to be a Process Engineer:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting
- Working knowledge of developing and implementing process improvements and trouble shooting in a manufacturing environment.
- Microsoft Office experience with good knowledge of Excel to create tables, trend graphs, and worksheets.
- Mechanical Aptitude
