Job Description

Process Engineer

Sanford, NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

Our Manufacturing Process Engineers are responsible for driving production losses to zero and delivering breakthrough results. The Process Engineer will lead continuous improvement activities through detailed data analysis and root cause problem solving tools to achieve business objectives. Dealing with a multitude of current and future products, Manufacturing Process Engineers have the technical curiosity and knowledge to develop new approaches to big problems. Your work will require creativity, innovation, teamwork, and leadership.

Key Success Measures

• Ensuring high quality products are produced per the design specifications.
• Achieving operating efficiency of the department measured by units produced and labor cost.
• Scrap Reduction targets are achieved.
• New initiatives are produced per the product design and on time to achieve new product launches.

Core responsibilities:

• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities including Focused Improvement Events, Kaizen’s, 5S activities & Stop the Stops Events.
• Act as the department representative to the new product development team, providing early feedback to design on new components and initiatives, and overseeing all line trials in production.
• Serve as Delivery Leader for all engineering lead projects in the department, ensuring the successful start-up of new equipment.
• Responsible for Data Integrity and reporting of KPI’s for the department.
• Development of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis Mastery, including use of Fishbone and Why-Why tools.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Leading the team:

• Process Engineers will be members of the department leadership teams they work in. They will be instrumental in the development of the annual masterplan and operating budgets of the department.
• Serve as small group leaders during Focused Improvement Events.
• Process Engineers are responsible for training operators and mechanics on new machinery and systems that are delivered to the department.

Continuous improvement

• Development, implementation and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and reliability in manufacturing processes.
• Lead implementation of the Autonomous Maintenance Daily Management Systems in the department (CIL’s / Defect Handling / Centerlining)

Project management

• Serve as the department Delivery Leader in projects for process innovation, capacity expansion and cost optimization.
• Lead Commissioning, Qualification and Verification of new equipment, initiatives and components in the department.

KEY INTERFACES

• Site initiative leaders / New Product Development
• Site Engineering
• Technical Packaging Team
• Quality Management
• Site Safety Team

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• 0 - 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Background in root cause problem solving, Lean Manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects at one time.
• Able to work with a diverse team of individuals.

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Per the NYC Vaccine Mandate, COVID-19 vaccinations are required to work in any Coty office, Retailer, or partner facility. You may find Coty’s NYC Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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