Process Engineer

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the Process Engineer is to develop manufacturing methods and processes within the company’s injection molding department. This role will collaborate with shift supervisors, technicians, and engineers to analyze production steps and establish sequence of operations that allow the most efficient, effective method of manufacture. In addition, the Process Engineer will be expected to establish production standards, perform cost control initiatives and analyze and correct daily process related issues. The development of methods and processes may take up to one month to complete.

Areas of Accountabilities

• Support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental and ergonomics efforts.

• Provide technical leadership with hands on approach to manufacturing process.

• Optimize machine processes to meet Safety, Productivity and throughput goals.

• Troubleshoot and solve plastic process problems.

• Analyze process failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions.

• Work with engineering on new project start-ups with transition into production.

• Create standard work instructions.

• Establish and maintain a documented standard process program using process studies as well as the management of deviations from the standard process.

• Collaborate directly with Materials Manager to meet and improve upon alternative materials usage on a daily basis.

• Assist in writing/modifying Sepro robot programs.

• Work closely with the plant tooling manager and maintenance manager on machine and mold repairs.

• Support the Quality Manager on internal & external quality issues derived from the Processing team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

B.S. in Plastics Engineering (or equivalent experience) and approximately five years related experience; or advanced degree in appropriate technical discipline and approximately four years related experience.

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Background in implementing continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting.

Formal Process training, preferably RJG or comparable (decoupled molding).

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.