What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Lensa?
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At Qnity , we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
The Qnity Bayport site currently has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer.
The Bayport site in Pasadena, TX is a manufacturing location for the production of Kapton® polyimide films. The facility maintains the assets and capability to manufacture a diverse portfolio of different types of specialized polyimide film. The product is supplied as a very broad array of materials in the electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries.
This position will provide continuous improvement support to process improvements overall at the plant but also develop subject matter expertise on a specific area of the process. This facility is small which gives the opportunity to have a diverse array of work. In addition to focusing on improving existing processes, this role plays a key part in commercialization of new film types to serve high-growth, fast-paced markets. This role is predominantly process focused.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead improvement projects to increase process capacity and reliability, improve product quality, increase yields, implement technical programs, etc. These projects would typically result in step change improvements (vs. day-to-day operations) within the scope of responsibility of the technical team and drive effective operation of the facility. Lead and/or assist with complex troubleshooting, maintenance, root cause analysis and problem solving for production and quality as well as potentially backfill the production engineer if needed. Support product commercialization at the facility. This can be front-end loading as well as active support of test runs up-to and including 24/7 test coverage. Test runs typically represent <10% of production time but are critical when they occur. Support assessing 5-year improvement plans, prioritization and execution. Provide technical basic data and technical leadership of small capital projects, technical leadership to larger capital projects, and other capital support as appropriate (working with capital resources). Mentor less experienced engineers within the technology organization and engage and coach technicians as appropriate. Support process technology documentation for their areas of responsibility. Support Process Safety Management including safety capability improvements, element leadership, other aspects relevant to expertise, bandwidth, or personal development as applicable to work and/or needs of the facility. Potentially support other non-process, technology needs as assigned.
Qualifications
BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred, electrical considered 5 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry and supporting operation in a technical capacity Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred Schedule flexibility - ability and flexibility to adjust working schedule to support tests and improvement working including up to 12-hr shifts, nights, and/or weekends from standard weekday schedule. Travel This position requires access to export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services, as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access controlled technology, technical data or defense services as authorized pursuant to US regulation or an authorization obtained by Qnity approved by the controlling US government agency.
Demonstrated Abilities
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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .
Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.
At Qnity , we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
The Qnity Bayport site currently has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer.
The Bayport site in Pasadena, TX is a manufacturing location for the production of Kapton® polyimide films. The facility maintains the assets and capability to manufacture a diverse portfolio of different types of specialized polyimide film. The product is supplied as a very broad array of materials in the electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries.
This position will provide continuous improvement support to process improvements overall at the plant but also develop subject matter expertise on a specific area of the process. This facility is small which gives the opportunity to have a diverse array of work. In addition to focusing on improving existing processes, this role plays a key part in commercialization of new film types to serve high-growth, fast-paced markets. This role is predominantly process focused.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Understanding of plant manufacturing and basic good operation principles.
- Solid technical aptitude
- Ability to champion change in a manufacturing environment
- Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
- Data driven decision making; root cause failure analysis
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Self-initiative, a motivated self-starter than can work independently
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and networking skills.
- Knowledge of safety and quality systems
Join our Talent Community (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us!
Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .
Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com