Process Engineer

SUMMARY

The Process Engineer is responsible for assessing existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Responsibilities involve monitoring process capabilities, installing control systems, participating in designing equipment and upgrading the processes. Environmental protection and health and safety aspects are also significant concerns.  Responsible for the development and maintenance of the operating work instructions and troubleshooting guides.  Work is project-orientated and involves several projects, all at various stages, at any given time.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Evaluates and improves processes in manufacturing systems. Collects, records, and analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports, flow diagrams, and charts as a routine. Improves process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards to meet supply needs.
• Responsible for monitoring modifications and upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Maintains reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Participates in designing, installing, and commissioning new production units.
• Participates in running trials with Product Development to ensure successful launch of new products and/or to improve existing products specific to the line. Provides customer service to customers when technical expertise is required.
• Develops innovative solutions and implements systems that optimize all phases of production process.
• Provides suggestions during incident investigations (Quality, Production, Safety) and advises on corrective actions. Coordinates problem resolution.
• Partners with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
• Operates according to established company objectives and specific work programs. Manages the cost and time constraints of their specific projects.
• Researches and purchases new manufacturing technology.
• Participates in training and development of employees. Writes SOP and instructions, audits operators as required, carefully monitors progress and coordinates with Production Management.
• Identifies critical processes and participates in establishing production and maintenance control plans and products recipes and process control strategies.
• Realizes continuous improvements through eliminating root causes of production efficiency losses, quality improvements, and modeling process and products.
• Maintains technical expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Engineering from four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and 2+ years working in manufacturing or high speed production facility
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience, green belt/ Black belt desired
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and solve problems using personal knowledge and internal and external resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask with strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Minitab)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Excellent communication skills are required to interact with upper management to promote ideas and transfer detailed knowledge to others and to respond to common inquiries from customers on most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as functions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge a plus and proficient in database systems
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

COMPETENCIES:

Initiative:  Can spot deficiencies and views them as opportunities. Can handle problems, proactively looks for solutions. Looks for value added improvements. Curious and looks for proactive solutions.

Action Based Focus: Can focus on the essentials to efficiently produce or exceed expected results. Able to react when performance does not achieve results by soliciting competent people to correct the situation, while being aware of short- and long-term impacts.

Change Agent- Promotes and supports a new way of doing something. Is an early adopter and is positive- is actively involved and supportive in a transformation process and culture.

Continuous Improvement: Able to identify improvement opportunities, manage performance indicators and solve problems by rigorously following continuous improvement principles. Ensure rigous monitoring of processes, progress and results via KPI’s.

Innovation:  Ability to call into question traditional methods as well as explore opportunities to optimize and improve. Encompasses overcoming challenges using innovative solutions based on intuition and experimentation

Glatfelter offers a robust benefit package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and an enhanced 401K.

Old Hickory is situated just a few short miles southwest of the Cumberland River and located approximately 16 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Outdoor enthusiasts will be particularly drawn to this area because of its convenient river access and encompassing beautiful natural areas- perfect for hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and camping. The nearby Greenway Trails are also over 100 miles of family and dog friendly paths that range in length from a short 10- to 15-minute walk to 10 miles or more. Most are located on or near waterways all over Davidson County. All of the greenways are mostly flat, paved paths, but they all offer different experiences: Some include history, some have sweeping Cumberland River riverscapes, some offer downtown views, some have babbling creeks and primitive trails, and some feature playgrounds, dog parks and other amenities.

Additionally- the lively and music saturated scene of Downtown Nashville is just a 20-minute commute. However, Old Hickory residents also are nicely situated between Hermitage and Madison, TN- both of which offer numerous eating establishments, pubs, shopping and events closer to home.

If you are interested in this role, please apply on Glatfelter’s website to be considered. Please do not reach out to executives or individuals directly. Thank you.

EOE/Vet/Disability/AA Employer