The Process Engineer w/ PU Background will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes and methods for safety, quality and cost improvement.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience with the manufacturing, formulating, processing and testing of Polyurethane polymers and systems
• Strong knowledge of Polyol and Isocyanate manufacturing processes, both flexible and semi-Rigid applications
• Assess processing issues, root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures to reduce scrap and repair rates on production lines
• Monitor foam processing equipment condition and maintenance and recommend equipment improvements/upgrades
• Apply existing knowledge and best practices of foam technology to current and future products
• Support both launch and production in addressing quality and processing issues promptly
• Develop & maintain a foam processing documentation system
• Strong Knowledge of Raw materials and supply base
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for safety, quality and cost improvement.
• Increases efficiency by analyzing processes to identify and reduce variation.
• Tests proposed manufacturing methods and processes; confers with material vendors; solicits observations from operators; trains employees in proper methods.
• Assures product and process quality by testing finished product and process capabilities; establishes standards; confirms manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Optimizes processes by statistically analyzing inputs and outputs; follows material vendor's instructions and established procedures; requests special services as needed.
• Coordinates the launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Prepares and maintains process documentation.
• Project manages engineering projects to ensure commitments and deadlines are exceeded.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree such as Plastics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years minimum experience in foam engineering & processing in automotive interior applications
• Statistical analysis abilities
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Experience in Semi rigid / slab foaming applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Holland, MI: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• foam engineering & processing automotive interior: 5 years (Required)
• Semi rigid / slab foaming applications: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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