Process Engineer
Teknor Apex · Brownsville, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Teknor Apex (industrial) in Brownsville, TN. BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, FMEA
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live process postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 46%
- ✓ Root cause 38%
- New product launch 38%
- Automation 38%
- Control plans 23%
- PLC 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Teknor Apex
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsiblities
- •Monitors the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with a history of problems.
- •Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation of production.
- •Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for different processes.
- •Assists in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
- •Answers customer complaints and implements corrective action when necessary to resolve issues.
- •Responsible for production trials; spearheading the production trial team at the plant to improve the success rate at the customer.
- •Use FMEA tools as necessary.
- •Apply Leader Standard Work principles to maintain process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and support team accountability.
- •Performs additional duties and
And competencies
- •BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- •Good understanding of the formulation, material science and equipment involved.
- •Must be able to work in a team environment.
- •Ability to work in and support a QMS environment.
- •Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred
- •1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
- •Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
- •Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; certification preferred
Essential Physical
of the Job
- •Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- •Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- •Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
- •Must be able to wear required safety equipment.
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