Process Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Pinellas Park, FL 33782Position Type: Full TimeJOB SUMMARY: The Process Engineer analyzes, investigates, and examines processes throughout manufacturing to reduce defects and facilitate continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILITIES: 1. Investigates, examines and recommends new equipment, technology, and methods to reduce waste, defects and improve productivity. 2. Investigates quality and production problems to determine root causes. Analyzes data and uses advanced problem solving techniques to recommend and implement solutions. 3. Analyzes quality and production data to determine process capabilities, trends, drifts, and shifts. Recommends solutions and implements controls to reduce variation. 4. Initiates preventative actions to prevent quality problems before they occur. 5. Establishes work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capabilities of machines and equipment. 6. Has the authority to stop or modify work process on non-conforming product or services per Quality ManualManagement Responsibility and Authority. 7. Provide employee training and compliance with company safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements and OSHA requirements. 8. Responsible for hazardous waste management in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Attend company provided annual Haz-Com and Haz-Waste Training. 9. Conducts internal audits (quality-related and 5s) as directed by the Quality Manager. 10. Completes quality and improvement projects as directed by the Quality Manager. 11. The Process Engineer is required to adhere to, and assist in enforcing Solamatrix safety guidelines. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Process Engineer also provides support to the chemical mixing area including responsibility for specifying materials, methods, and assists in the training of personnel. The Process Engineer also works on the special projects as assigned by the Quality Manager in support of quality, safety, and improvement goals at Madico Window Films. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS/EMS) RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate, or assist, in identifying how the work that you do that affects the quality, or impacts the environmental aspects of the products or services we provide to customer(s) Improve your work processes Write procedures or work instructions that describe your work Provide input and verify that documented procedures are adequate and accurate Understand and use your work/job instructions Understand our quality and environmental policies and how they apply to you Keep records and data Participate in internal audits Participate in ongoing process improvement Participate in external registration and surveillance audits DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and three to five-years related experience and/or training. Other engineering disciplines may be considered with satisfactory film manufacturing experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Trained in Hazard Communications and Hazardous Material Operations Level TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: (Examples: list different types of office equipment, software, mainframe computer, PC, etc.) Ability to work with Blueprints and Schematics Work with various computer programs PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.) The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risks of ultra-violet radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. SELECTION GUIDELINES: (Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; drug screen, physical evaluation; job related tests may be required Formal Application Interview with Team Leads and Supervisors Drug Screening Qualifications