Polyester Process Engineer

COIM USA, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a chemical engineer in the production/process area.
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with quality standards like PSM, TCPA, QMS, and GMP.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and enhance manufacturing process flows for quality and cost efficiency.
  • Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to production performance.
  • Support the investigation of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with production units to identify and implement workflow improvements.
  • Troubleshoot technical problems within the production department.
  • Drive product scale-up and new product introductions in manufacturing.
  • Assist in the design and start-up of new or upgraded equipment.

Benefits

  • Participation in safety-related activities and meetings.
  • Training opportunities for employee development.
  • Supportive work environment focused on quality and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Description

Position Resposibilities
  • Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, reliability, cycle time, cost reduction, and yield.
  • Develops and tracks improvement in planned KPIs (first pass, downtime, performance).
  • Supports investigation of production/performance quality issues and customer complaints to identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  • Works with the production units to identify and implement process improvements in areas such as material movement, logistics, and workflow.
  • Supports production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
  • Drives product scale up and new product introduction in the manufacturing unit.
  • Assists with design construction and start-up of new or upgraded equipment.
  • Maintains Batchcalc file for batch instruction and formula/specs.
  • Periodically reviews Routings and quality matrix.
  • Monitors product standards via SQC and implements quality-control programs.
  • Coordinates, setup, implements and maintains management of change documentation and standard operating procedures for all operations.
  • Uses and maintains systems associated with PSM, TCPA, QMS, GMP, etc.
  • Coordinates and monitors day to day operator activities to maximize process efficiency, minimizes raw material unloading delays, minimize rework, and ensures on-time shipments to customers and production schedule.
  • Works closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
  • Maintains an exemplary conduct and enforces Coim USA policies and procedures when required.
  • Cooperates with HR and Operations Management in the correction of unacceptable employee behavior and performance.
  • Must be proficient in all aspects of the operator position and must perform these duties on an "as needed" basis.
  • Ensures housekeeping standards are being maintained in the production unit
  • Implements and maintains 5S program through the units
  • Participates in all safety related activities and meetings
  • Performs all responsibilities safely, ethically and in compliance with all federal & state regulations.


Requirements

Education and experience
  • 5-7 years' experience as a chemical engineer preferable in production/process area.
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES AND CORE SKILLS
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft systems Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Excellent written and verbal skills

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