Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Oversight
- Manage the safe storage, handling, processing, and disposal of raw materials and manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining efficient operations.
- Develop and maintain process documentation to support consistent manufacturing practices.
Product & Process Development
- Partner with Research & Development and Product Development teams to support new material and product introductions.
- Assist in scaling up material development, conducting plant and equipment trials, and implementing processing parameters from concept to production.
- Ensure processes are well-documented and optimized for repeatability and efficiency.
New Product Launch Support
- Develop process flow maps, risk analyses, and failure mode assessments for new product launches.
- Reference engineering drawings, material specifications, and equipment capabilities to create accurate process documentation.
- Collaborate with quality teams to ensure process controls and supporting documentation are aligned with product requirements.
Project & Equipment Management
- Lead initiatives involving new equipment selection, feasibility studies, design reviews, testing, and implementation.
- Oversee trials and capability studies to ensure equipment and processes meet production targets and quality standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to support smooth project execution and on-time delivery.
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify root causes of process and material issues.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, increasing throughput, and reducing waste.
Process Optimization
- Establish and monitor process parameters using statistical analysis to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
- Develop and implement process improvements that account for safety, ergonomics, ease of setup, cost efficiency, and manufacturability across various operations, including v-lapping, carding, laminating, die cutting, and thermoforming.
- Create and maintain safety checklists to ensure all manufacturing processes comply with workplace safety standards.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- 2–5 years of process engineering experience in nonwoven manufacturing, including fiber carding.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with materials, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro-E) preferred.
- Understanding of process control methodologies and quality systems such as PFMEA, control plans, and APQP.
- Six Sigma or Red X training/certification is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Core Competencies
- Performance Driven
- Strong Communication Skills
- Customer-Centric Mindset
- Creativity & Innovation
- Safety & Sustainability Focus
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Technical Expertise
Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent computer work, including use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Regular standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, twisting, or balancing.
- Rare crawling or kneeling.
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