We're Actively Recruiting for a Direct Hire Opportunity as a Process Engineer in Front Royal, VA! Position Details: Position Type: Full Time / Direct Placement Job Location: Front Royal, VA (incentives negotiable for non-local candidates interested in relocating) Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k), PTO, and Holiday Schedule Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 annual salary depending upon qualifications Drug and background screenings required Company Overview: Our client is a leading global supplier of specialty polymer films, including nylon, polyester, and PTFE. Location Overview: Skyline Drive is a 105-mile road that runs the entire length of the National Park Service's Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, generally along the ridge of the mountains. Skyline Drive is a two-lane road that has 75 overlooks providing views of the Shenandoah Valley to the west and the Piedmont to the east. The drive provides access to numerous trails, including the Appalachian Trail, and it is also used for biking and horseback riding. Skyline Drive is the main road through Shenandoah National Park and has access to campgrounds, visitor centers, and resorts such as Skyland Resort and Big Meadows. The scenic drive is particularly popular in the fall for leaf peeping when the leaves are changing colors. Skyline Drive is designated a National Scenic Byway and a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ) Position Overview: We have an excellent position available for a Sr. Process Engineer. The Process Engineer's primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing process and Production Team using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve, or revise processes with the goal of improving the efficiency of operation, safety, and the consistency of product quality. The selected candidate will need to be hands on and spending much of their time on the production floor, not solely confined to a computer. This position will have weekend and off-hour support if necessary and lead manufacturing improvement projects as part of the process control management team (PCM). Responsibilities:
- Lead projects that improve and enhance the manufacturing process.
- Interacts closely with the New Product Development group to assist in the implementation and scale-up of new products & new processes.
- Provide engineer support ongoing site expansion.
- Monitor daily production, collecting and analyzing data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas.
- Utilizes recognized statistical process control techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need for the introduction of new processes/procedures.
- Interfaces with engineering, production, quality control and other associated areas in defining and developing required processes.
- While this is a daylight position, it does serve as backup support for gaps relating to vacation & possible weekend coverage for the shift PCM and Production teams. This role requires the ability to support 24/7 manufacturing.
Requirements:
- BS degree in an Engineering discipline required. BS in Chemical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- 2+ years of practical work experience in an engineering discipline with emphasis on project engineering and/or process engineering. Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred but not required.
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to think both critically and theoretically
- Fundamental computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with AutoCAD & PLC programming a plus.
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work in higher temperature/high humidity environments
- Ability to travel occasionally
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 24-02488 INDE