Process Engineer
Sika · Grandview, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Sika (chemicals) in Grandview, MO. Develop, coordinate, and implement projects to improve efficiency and decrease scrap.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, Automation, Injection molding, Tooling
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About the role
Broad Function and Purpose of Position
To ensure Bulk production efficiency through process design and development, and direct production support.
Specific
(including but not limited to)
- •Interact with the Quality and Tooling groups to resolve defects and mold issues.
- •Develop, coordinate, and implement projects to improve efficiency and decrease scrap.
- •Develop, design, and setup, processes, systems, workstations, and automation equipment.
- •Troubleshoot, processes and system issues. Train lead people, setup people, and supervisors on systems.
- •Interact with the Maintenance and Engineering groups to help troubleshoot, systems, develop preventive maintenance programs, and develop spare parts identification and systems.
- •Develop work instructions for injection molding processes and systems and conduct training as appropriate.
- •Monitor and audit injection molding systems for any non-conformances with the process.
- •Lead Production Floor Team/Assign Responsibilities/Track Performance.
- •Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field and/or 5+ years of experience
- •Years Experience: 3-5 years processing and automation experience.
- •Strong SPC orientation. Proficient with PC software (Microsoft Office).
- •Highly organized. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- •Excellent internal and external relationships with all levels of management.
- •Strong hands-on commitment
- •Ability to work in a team environment