Process Engineer

Process Engineer
Peru Illinois

Exp 2-5

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Job Description

The process engineer is responsible for improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process and managing small equipment modification projects. These operations process flat, fiber cement boards (building materials used as underlayment or siding) through a variety of coating, cutting, trimming, inspecting, stacking, packing and warehousing steps on heavy duty conveying systems.

You will be based out of our Peru, Ill plant and report to the Engineering Manager, You will spend the majority of your time working as part of central technical team and closely with the area managers, maintenance managers, mechanical and electrical technicians and machine operators across the Companies network to implement process improvements and determine additional opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Process Improvement /Material Handling

Utilizing good product flow theory combined with material handling knowledge to optimize the machines by:

Removing non-value added activities and movements for both machines and people

Understanding PLC logic and working with appropriate programmers to improve the logic and reduce or remove unnecessary gaps and timing to improve product flow and increase throughput

Developing and implementing plans that reduce machine stops, downtime, and scrap

Developing and implementing coatings yield initiatives

Networking with other engineers in all plants to freely share best practices

Develop measures for machine health and leading indicators to be deployed across the network

Improve and manage standard work tools and approach for man machine interfaces