CrossFire Group Process Engineer (nonwoven) in West Columbia, SC | 1164908364

Verified Pay	$75,000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	West Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description

We have a great client that is looking for a Process Engineer (nonwoven) candidate in West Columbia, SC!

This is a Direct Hire opportunity, salary in the $75k to $85k range, plus profit sharing and full benefits!

MUST have textile experience and preferably nonwoven and carding experience.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:

Conduct all activities related to safe storage, handling, processing and disposition of raw materials and the preparation, operation, storage, handling, processing and disposition of equipment in the manufacturing areas. This includes LPA/BBS audits, PPRA’s, Risk Assessments and Spills.
Work with R&D and PD groups during product/process development. Support all process development activities including material development scaleup, plant trials, equipment trials and the implementation/documentation of processing parameters and recipes from raw material to final part. Follow the PDP and ODP processes.
Responsible for the preparation of Process Flow Segment Maps, PFMEAs for all new launched parts in compounding/conversion areas. Utilize part prints, DFMEAs, material specifications, FMA’s, MCA’s, Formula Recipes and equipment controls/limits as reference for their creation. Work with the quality department to see that these are carried over into the control plans and floor paperwork.
Lead all activities related to process launches including investigations, feasibility, proposals, trials/runoffs of processing equipment. Project Manage the recommended processing equipment including design reviews, equipment signoffs, run at rates and capability studies to produce any existing or new material/products at quoted/standard rates and efficiencies. Follow the CLP process for all capital expenditures.
Interface with production, quality, support technicians and maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and eliminate material quality and process failure issues (including Gemba, Kaizen, RedX, Is/IsNot, DOE’s, and other studies so causes & effects can be identified). Drive continuous improvement with respect to quality (1st Pass Yield) and productivity (OEE).
Establish parameters/limits based on the statistical capabilities (6 sigma principles) and the OSI data of the process to produce consistent quality materials and products. Ensure for each manufacturing line, the process inputs are meeting/exceeding their requirements by review and analysis, and their outputs are supported.
Provide systems and/or processes that consider the end user’s function, timing, cost, safety, environment, ergonomics, cycle time, ease of set up, maintainability and manufacturability within any of the following processes: V-lapping, carding, laminating, die cut, and thermoforming of non-wovens
Establish and maintain safety checklists for all manufacturing processes including V-lapping, carding, laminating, die cut, and thermoforming of non-wovens

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

A BS or MS in Engineering preferred
2-5 years processing experience in non-woven manufacturing including carding fibers
Excellent communication skills
Project management
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills/experience
Knowledge of materials, mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to travel as needed

Training:

CAD experience (ex. Solid Works, AutoCAD, Pro-E) preferred
P&ID understanding desired
Experience with QS/TS/ISO - APQP, PFMEA, control plans
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, control/programming systems, database systems
Red X / 6 Sigma training and/or certification desired
Project management

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