Industrial Process Engineer/Plant Engineer, Pipe & Fittings Manufacturer (Greensboro, GA)

• ◆Support operations by leading and directing technical activities necessary to solve problems encountered in any part of the facility.
• ◆Develop & maintain process guidelines (SOP/SOC) and training programs for the integration of new products and systems.
• ◆Conduct data analysis of scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage. Prepare charts, and reports to assist the plant team to make data driven decisions to improve results.
• ◆Continually strive to reduce process variation (improve process capability) to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to manufacturing and agency standards.
• ◆Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements. Facilitate brainstorming sessions and develop action plans for the Westlake Improvement Process (WCI) Profit Improvement Process (PIP). Examples include activities to reduce utilities consumption, cycle times, scrap, downtime, material usage variance, and direct labor.
• ◆Utilize a variety of continuous improvement tools such as: Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production Systems, Six-Sigma, 5S/6S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Maps, DOEs, FMEAs, Advanced Problem-Solving, etc.
• ◆Participate in updating of manufacturing standards as a result of performance improvements.
• ◆Develop work cell layouts in an effort to optimize material flow and support 5S and visual management initiatives.
• ◆Initiate new equipment and technologies to maintain the company’s competitive advantage; including detailed scope definitions with the plant (capabilities, throughput, and equipment controls including function block diagrams, process parameters, and data acquisition requirements), RFQ documents, and execution timeline plans (including facility preparation, installation, HSE, training, production ramp-up, etc.).

• ✓B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering, plus 3-10 years of experience of manufacturing work experience.
• ✓Experience with high volume, continuous manufacturing environment required.
• ✓Experience in HSE regulatory compliance/engineering preferred.
• ✓Experience in PVC processing and Extrusion highly desired.
• ✓Fundamental understanding of OT networks, industrial controls and automation highly desired.
• ✓Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / CI skills and expertise .
• ✓A results-oriented problem solver with an analytical approach.
• ✓Excellent verbal & written communication.
• ✓A hands-on individual with the ability drive results through others.
• ✓Six sigma green/black belt and knowledge of DOE preferred.
• ✓Knowledge of mistake-proofing sensor technology and PLC programming is desirable.
• ✓Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 6:30am-4pm (possibly working 45-50 hours/week based on business needs.)
• ✓Must be able to commute daily into our Greensboro, GA plant. This is a fully onsite role.
• ✓Must be able to travel for 1-4 weeks per year. Likely 3-4 weeks per year in the first couple of years.

​ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

​ WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hands-on position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as half of the time is based in an office and half of the time will be required in the operating uni