Process Engineer

About the Employer:

Client is designed, built and operated to produce specialty synthetic fibers for demanding applications in textiles and nonwovens. Our state-of-the-art facility in Johnson City, Tennessee, includes two highly versatile world-scale production lines as well as a pilot line facility for product development.

We are staffed with people from throughout the manufactured fiber industry and with unmatched breadth and depth of relevant experience.

As our name implies, innovation in specialty fibers is what we are about.

Company offers diverse capabilities to develop and manufacture bicomponent and other customized fibers. These capabilities make us an ideal partner to help you with the solution to your specialty fiber needs. We are proud of our ability to make your ideas come true. From unique polymer blends, cross sections, and bicomponent constructions to custom run sizes, specialized processing, and rapid response, we can create the ideal fiber to meet your application needs.

Relocation - $2500

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Process Engineer

Department: Staple Fiber Manufacturing

Function: Staple Product and Process Control and Development

FUNCTION

Under the general supervision of Technical Manager, makes recommendations for changes in process or equipment in the Staple Fiber Area from raw material handling through finished product packaging.

KNOW-HOW

This position required a B. S. Degree in a technical discipline or a demonstrated proficiency of engineering methods, with 0-5 years of experience.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. IMPROVES the efficiency of existing processes and equipment.

2.IMPROVES the yield and quality of the product.

3.DEFINES and SOLVES problems that cause process upsets and quality or yield deficiencies.

4.ASSISTS in ensuring proper product flow to maximize production efficiency.

5.WORKS with department and maintenance supervision to define, coordinate and resolve problems in the department.

6.IMPROVES production processes to the economical optimum.

7.COLLECTS data and ANALYZES data to make recommendations for product or process changes.

8.COORDINATES with other plant groups and outside vendors, when needed, to solve present or potential future problems.

9.COORDINATES with Engineering and Maintenance on Capital Projects.

10. PROVIDES troubleshooting assistance to area supervision.

11.PERFORMS other duties and special projects as directed.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Works to solve process control problems by initiating action to correct malfunctioning equipment and/or operating procedures which adversely affect product quality. Requires innovative and analytical independent thinking and action. Must have a professional approach to his entire job.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The incumbent has contributory accountability for production facilities and equipment valued at approximately $20,000,000 and an operating budget of approximately $19,000,000.