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    Plastics Process Engineer - Chicago, United States - Contech Engineered Solutions LLC

    Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
    Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Biweekly - Replacement
    Description

    Location is on-site in Springfield, IL OR Montgomery, AL

    At Contech Engineered Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. We do not just build products; we engineer solutions that redefine industries and drive progress. Join our dynamic team and take your career to new heights.

    What We Offer:

    • Work-Life Balance: Achieve your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
    • Career Growth: Join an industry leader and propel your career to new heights.
    • Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive benefits package catering to you and your family's needs.

    About the Role:

    As a Manufacturing Plastics Process Engineer at either our Montgomery, AL or Springfield, IL plant, you will play a crucial role in Contech's plastics manufacturing facilities. Be a part of our commitment to Operational Excellence by facilitating new process technology, standardization, product introduction, and continuous improvement. This role involves being a technical expert, troubleshooting, defining production targets, and driving efficiency to ensure the highest standards in manufacturing.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product quality issues, technical/process problems, and equipment failures. Develop robust solutions to prevent reoccurrences.
    • Process Optimization: Identify and resolve process issues with sustainable solutions across plants and suppliers.
    • Communication: Communicate with clients and vendors to obtain necessary materials and equipment.
    • Project Management: Manage assigned projects, including planning, coordination, control, and follow-up. Ensure projects meet committed targets and stay within budget.
    • Technology Improvements: Facilitate new technology improvements, including new product/process introduction and manufacturing flow to eliminate waste.
    • Lean Thinking Culture: Drive a "Lean Thinking Culture" with process standardization, setup reduction, and flow layout for lower operating costs.
    • Preventive Maintenance: Develop and initiate sustainable preventive maintenance measures for equipment, tooling, and the facility.
    • Documentation: Develop and document changes to processes and equipment using the change management system.
    • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Participate in cross-departmental teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall productivity.
    • Technical Training: Provide technical training and assistance to the production team on machinery operation, extrusion/molding techniques, and cost-reductive changes.
    • Continuous Improvement: Monitor and validate existing processes, equipment, and tooling for continuous improvement opportunities.
    • Collaboration: Collaborate with Production, Facilities, and Maintenance for an optimal building environment conducive to operations.
    • Leadership: Lead the manufacturing department in achieving safety, quality, and production goals. Ensure smooth and efficient production runs with desired results.
    • Data Management: Collect and organize production run data for analysis and reporting.

    Qualifications:

    • BS in Plastics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related Engineering Degree.
    • Minimum of 3 years' experience in plastics extrusion technologies.
    • Excellent mechanical aptitude with hands-on approach and be dedicated to continuous improvement.
    • Project management experience in planning, coordinating, execution and follow-up.
    • Ability to lead and direct multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
    • Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
    • Results driven self-starter with ability to execute job responsibilities with limited supervision.
    • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to interact professionally with team members, vendors, and customers.
    • Knowledge of and ability to train others in data driven root cause analysis methodologies.
    • Superior extrusion and injection molding process development and troubleshooting methodologies.
    • Knowledge and understanding of parts prints, inspection procedures.
    • Proficiency with 3D AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
    • Exposure to Lean Six Sigma and 5S, a plus.
    • Travel up to 25%.

    If you are a results-driven self-starter looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, join Contech and contribute to the future of manufacturing excellence.

    Ready to Apply?

    • The process is simple. Click on the "apply" button to get started. Good luck
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