Job Description

Job Summary:

The Release Coating Process Engineer’s primary job function is to lead and facilitate activities that promote safety, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and on-time delivery for the Release Coating area.   Responsibilities shall include  identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects, process development support, coordination of maintenance activities, implementation of minor capital projects, and NCR root cause investigations for the Release Coating area.

Essential Functions:

• Promote a safe work environment through review of existing manufacturing practices and implementation of any improvement deemed appropriate by EHS and Manufacturing Supervision.    
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects related to quality and production efficiency in the Release Coating area. 
• Identify and remove barriers to on-time delivery within the Release Coating area.
• Collaborate and work in conjunction with Innovation to develop new products and manufacturing methods.
• Review manufacturing procedures and update as needed to ensure quality and operational compliance.
• Monitor all equipment in the manufacturing area to ensure that is in good working order, coordinating any required correction with maintenance or manufacturing supervision. 
• Document internal non-conformances, performing root cause analysis with appropriate corrections 
• Provide training technical support as needed to manufacturing associates.
• Participate in the identification and installation of approved capital projects in the manufacturing area. 
• Write change controls, user requirements, functional specifications, equipment and product qualification protocols, validation testing, and technical reports as needed.
• Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers.

• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Travel to customers, vendors, and sister companies as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s  degree or higher preferred in an Engineering discipline, preferably chemical, mechanical, or equivalent previous experience.
• Minimum of  2-years experience in manufacturing or industry setting
• Must be flexible to work different shifts as required by assignments
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of engineering principles, concepts and methodology, and ability to apply them to relevant situations and problem solving
• Ability to write in a concise fashion in order to document all pertinent data, develop plans, and present findings
• Coating, drying, or web handling experience are a plus