Process Engineer
Location: Lewisburg, TN
Key Responsibilities:
1.) Process Analysis and Optimization:
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct thorough analyses, including statistical analysis, to understand process performance and variability.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize processes, improve productivity, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.
2.) Process Design and Development:
- Design new manufacturing processes or modify existing ones to meet product specifications and production requirements.
- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes into production environments.
- Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed process changes or new technology implementations.
3.) Continuous Improvement:
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement projects.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other improvement tools to drive process enhancements and achieve operational excellence.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process performance and track improvement initiatives.
4.) Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company policies.
- Work closely with quality assurance and regulatory affairs teams to maintain product quality and safety standards.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues by implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) as necessary.
5.) Technology Implementation and Innovation:
- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in manufacturing to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.
- Implement new technologies, equipment, or automation solutions to enhance process capabilities and competitiveness.
- Stay abreast of advancements in process engineering and related fields through continuous learning and professional development.
6.) Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and process-related data.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, project status, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper documentation and training materials are available for process changes or new implementations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in process engineering or related roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Proficiency in process simulation software, statistical analysis tools, and CAD software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to manufacturing processes (e.g., FDA, ISO).
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.