Process Engineer

Location: Tamaqua, PA

Luxfer is the leading manufacturer of magnesium chips, granules, powders, and pieces used in diverse industries worldwide! We have a wide range of products including hazardous, non-hazardous and export shipments. We are passionate about achieving high standards. At Luxfer, Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values.

Click here to learn more: https://luxfermagtech.com/products/magnesium-products/

Summary:

The Process Engineer will create, update and maintain production processes to align with customer specifications and industry standards. Additionally, the Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

Main responsibilities:

• Understand industry standards and customer specifications and the implications to operational processes, procedures and systems; consider Production Part Approval Processes.
• Create, update and maintain production processes and routings with proper BOM, routings, alternate processes in ERP and other systems. Regularly review manufacturing variances and update processes as needed. Working with Accounting to update costs as needed.
• Integrate and align customer specifications with capabilities and constraints of manufacturing operations and leverage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development of standard processes to improve efficiencies.
• Work closely with operations and growth sector leaders to ensure effective demand & resource planning.
• Periodically review inventory levels of by-products and determine highest and best use.
• Actively support the implementation and sustainability of the principles of lean manufacturing to drive productivity improvements and waste reduction.
• Promptly implement necessary corrective actions to address any findings from Customer, Quality, Safety and Environmental audits (internal & external), or other activity.
• Develop & mentor the operations team to help in the progression toward a high-performance culture.
• Support company’s digitalization initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering required or at least 5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Uses strong, creative critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly analytical- capable of designing experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Is committed to Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, Teamwork: The Company’s core values.
• Self-directed with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to influence cross-functional business partners.
• Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
• Ability to utilize ERP and other software systems to analyze process performance.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Health & Safety and Environmental focused.
• Good close vision and depth perception skills.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• 10 paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision, Dental *Start on the 1st day of the following month after being hired
• 401k with Company Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the business, which may include extended hours, or occasionally night/weekend work.

More About Us

Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies, which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group (https://www.luxfer.com/).

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Luxfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State Office of Défense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.