About the role

  • Process Engineer II at LATICRETE International enhancing quality and manufacturing processes. Collaborating on R&D transitions and optimizing production efficiency in a global company.

Responsibilities

  • Applying engineering and chemistry techniques in the improvement of quality and manufacturing processes and products and in the transition of new products and processes from R&D to production
  • Assist in equipment and processes design to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and to promote safety, quality and reliability
  • Assess current equipment methods and processes and makes recommendations for changes
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment and processes
  • Shows results in reports
  • Applies themselves in laboratory setting as needed follows good GMP
  • May train personnel in equipment and method usage and processes
  • Performs work under minimal supervision
  • Assist NPD projects as assigned and in compliance with Procedures, Programs, and Policies
  • Assist with developing and executing Design of Experiments for pilot plant scale-up and production scale-up
  • Analyze Design of Experiment data identifying results compared to expectations and opportunities for improvement
  • Analyze product/process data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
  • Develop work instructions and provide training on new and improved equipment and processes
  • Assist in identifying, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives which reduce waste and non-value-added activities
  • Plan, develop and implement quality and manufacturing process changes that yield improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates
  • Provide support on any production/product/quality issues as required
  • Evaluate equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection
  • Lead/direct the installation and start-up of new processes and equipment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in a process manufacturing environment
  • Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized in scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment
  • Team player - maintain a positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
  • Mini-Tab or other similar software
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 50% (domestic and international)
  • Physical Requirements: Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 25 pounds
  • Standing: Must be able to stand at least 50-75% of the day
  • Sitting: Must be able to sit 25-50% of the day
  • Twisting/Bending: Must be able to Twist/bend 50-75% of the day
  • Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 20% of the day

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
  • Flexible spending
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Job title

Process Engineer II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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