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
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