What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at The Duracell Company?
Job Description
The Process Engineer is responsible for providing the technical support to drive required improvements for a process area or sections of equipment generally under the direction of an Operating Department Manager. One process engineer could support multiple high-volume lines for example.
Responsibilities
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.
The Process Engineer is responsible for providing the technical support to drive required improvements for a process area or sections of equipment generally under the direction of an Operating Department Manager. One process engineer could support multiple high-volume lines for example.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical changes on lines or in a process area which will improve the reliability of the equipment, improve the quality of the product, reduce changeover times, and improve ease of operation or safety of the operation.
- Lead the technical transfer of new initiatives from Product Development to the plant ensuring all start up criteria and quality criteria are achieved.
- Responsible for assisting the department in the development of required procedures and training materials and delivery of training to operating personnel.
- Works on any project which helps the department achieve its costs and loss reduction objectives to drive the plant to achieve its compelling business need .
- An Engineering Degree is required.
- Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma tool knowledge and demonstrated use of tools is preferred.
- A demonstrated ability to lead teams or project endeavors in and out of the work- place .
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software is required.
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.