Process Engineer

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of quality food ingredients and products, has an immediate need for an experienced Process Engineer, to join their winning team in Jacksonville. Our candidate of choice will ensure all products have a seamless transition from customer / engineering development to the production floor and contribute to manufacturing environment of continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: Work with the Engineering Department to schedule design for manufacturing (DFM) and pre-production meetings to improve product design prior to transition of products to the manufacturing floor. Designs methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving production costs, yields, quality, and safety. Provide direction to the Operations Support Administrator for the development of visual work instructions. Upon completion, review, present any changes, and approve. Provides direction and planning to assist in process improvements. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Provide training and support to production floor employees during a new product launch to ensure stability. Assist with setup of all tools, tables, chairs, lighting, and other equipment necessary to fabricate items. Implement plans to enhance manufacturing productivity, quality, and ergonomics. Maintain familiarity with new manufacturing techniques and industry practices and make recommendations to continually improve internal manufacturing processes. Initiate and/or approve engineering change orders through the Engineering Change Order Management database. Develop and optimize production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality and cost goals of the organization. Identify bottlenecks and devise solutions to resolve. Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources. Examine and recommend alternate sources for process materials to realize cost reductions. Provide 2D & 3D CAD support pertaining to drawing creation and revisions. Lead investigations of corrective actions and root cause analysis initiatives (internal and external). Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs. Supports Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives companywide. Analyzes all scrapped material and then identifies the root cause and determine methods to minimize scrap. Monitors process equipment to identify potential errors and develops solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of those problems. Analyzes internal quality data to develop a plan of action to mitigate future issues. Designs and conducts plant trials to determine performance capabilities. Proactively seek ways to reduce the use of natural resources, trash, and overall company waste. Determines the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Oversees repairs, calibrates, and maintenance of testers. Other duties may be assigned as delegated by the Operations Manager. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred OR Minimum of 5 years related manufacturing experience preferred in Electronics Manufacturing and/or Injection Molding. Experience in multi-tasking several projects simultaneously and driving results. Excellent manufacturing background and communication skills. Extensive software skills are required. Strong communication skills Ability to analyze data quickly and form a plan of action Extensive experience communicating with a broad customer base. Must pass associated IPC orientation sessions during onboarding IPC Component ID training completed in the 1st 90 days IPC CIT or CIS Certification within 1 year of employment Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!