Process Engineer - Atlas Roofing Corporation : Job Details

Atlas Web Technologies ® - a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation - focuses on the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art substrate product solutions for the building, construction, lamination, and original equipment management (OEM) industries. The solutions are derived from the three primary technologies: recycled paper, coated non-wovens, and hybrids of these base technologies. Atlas Web Technologies ® products are suitable for everything from packaging to roofing underlayments, buildings to automobiles, furniture, table pads to lamination. Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions. Atlas is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer for the Meridian, Mississippi, facility.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design, implementation, and documentation of standardized quality and process control systems for the division.
• Assist with the standardization of system design, hardware, and software for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
• Define, establish and set operational guidelines, reporting requirements and standards for instrumentation and control systems for quality metrics.
• Monitor and track performance utilizing key performance indicators. Investigate operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with procedures that promote safety and comply with all safety procedures and regulations.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage quality and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that all improvement initiatives are measured and reported accurately by developing key performance indicators to track progress with regular updates to management.
• Coach and train employees on lean principles and methodologies when needed.
• Assist in developing capital and expense plans and help manage projects supporting continuous improvement and asset enhancements.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and suppliers. Must respond to (and quickly resolve) product quality issues with finished goods and/or raw materials.
• Up to 50% travel to customers, vendors, and other Atlas facilities.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with and able to use software, including Minitab, SQL Databases, Excel, BI Publisher, Data Historian, Ignition, or other SQL data reporting tools.
• Ability to understand continuous processes and how to relate and apply the use of Statistical Process Control to control quality and improve operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for user support via phone, email or with remote desktop management software
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to manage and collaborate with internal and external resources
• Strong analytical skills for process development, administration and documentation
• Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy
• Strong team skills, with an ability to collaborate with, motivate and influence others
• Flexibility and an ability to compromise
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility, manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently and make sound decisions
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential and proprietary information responsibly and with discretion and professionalism

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• High school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering preferred
• Ability to program and create reports using Ignition and BI Publisher
• Lean / Six Sigma certification

Total Compensation

• Atlas Web Technologies offers competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k, and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No calls or agencies, please.SUW3