Process Engineer

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

The Process Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of asset productivity and quality through improved process control and capability.  The process engineer also leads efforts to troubleshoot quality, material, and process problems and drives improved process control through SOP, material, equipment, and skill development.

• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.    
• Regularly interacts with frontline leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership.
• Provides technical expertise to Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and Quality to support and improve plant performance.
• Plans, executes and documents trial results for process and product development
• Provide support in developing specification for new products.
• Responsible for the daily monitoring and troubleshooting for quality and production
• Partner with maintenance to improve machine reliability.
• Develops and leads assigned projects from start to completion.
• Develops and leads improvement programs around quality, process capability and yield reduction.
• Responsible for determining process and machine capabilities and continuous. improvement programs through the use of statistical methods.
• Regularly interfaces with customers and vendors.
• Provides support for investigations into customer complaints and developing corrective action.
• Responsible for working with raw material and process equipment suppliers to qualify new materials for new products, increasing efficiencies and/or reducing cost.
• Utilizes process control methodology (Six Sigma, SPC, Designed Experiments, etc...) to solve problems and improve process control and capability.
• Serves as a resource on plant technologies, control systems, and raw materials. Initiates and assists with implementation of process control improvements using DMAIC planning process.
• Initiates plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of processes and equipment.
• Serves as a resource on manufacturing technologies, control systems, and process control
• Manages process change through use of designed experiments.
• Leads process changes and maintains FMEA's for all assets.
• Ensures consistency of processes across all assets and shifts.      
• Initiates and leads process improvements.
• Tracks improvement through use of Hoshin, Kaizen and other approved methodologies
• Ensures maintenance of asset SOP's and work instructions.
• Through leveraged knowledge of current technology and market trends, participates in the definition of advanced products required to sustain a cost effective competitive position.
• Partners with Product Development and Sales.
• Support the effective implementation of investment projects approved for capacity or facility expansion and upgrades.
• May lead or participate in regional or global projects. 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering field, or closely related field or or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Works independently and has the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to travel required (10-30%).
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Problem solving skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Textile or nonwovens experience desired.