The Process-Project Engineer will support all manufacturing and engineering processes.  Process improvement leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, utilization of equipment and plant efficiencies.  Will provide continuous improvement initiatives in production process as well as equipment.  Process-Project Engineer will work closely with Operations, R&D and Sales to achieve excellence in process standardization and automation for facilities manufacturing.  Will participate or lead Capital Engineering or other projects from design stage to completion.

• Be an active safety ambassador and provide guidance and leadership on the floor to promote a safe work environment.
• Participate in 6S activities throughout the facility.
• Leads Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and assists training employees on new machine set up and tolerances, operation, and proper safety.
• Reviews, updates, and analyzes process data, i.e., OEE.
• Member of Engineering project teams, developmental or capital.
• Member of a cross-functional team (Continuous Improvement Team - CIT) to perform root cause analysis on any production/quality concerns and develop measures for corrective and preventative actions. Track and report result of continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with support plant functions (operations, scheduling, inventory control, R&D, shipping and receiving) to develop procedures that support a robust manufacturing process.
• Member of a cross-functional team (Process Improvement Team - PIT) for process improvements through safety, quality, equipment, and productivity.
• Develop and prepare monthly reports.
• Writing technical reports and perform presentations to upper management when needed.
• Provide twin screw and barrel design for new and existing products.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Engineering Manager, Quality and R&D to determine continuous improvement scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Lead assigned capital projects and assist in managing projects through completion.
• Will work closely with R&D for development applications for equipment recommendations.
• Identify process bottlenecks and potential solutions to reduce waste or increase throughput for core processes.
• Maintain capital project record system.
• Leverage analytical tools to link improvement activities to performance measures.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts on challenging manufacturing / technical issues with the process or facility.
• Embody the company’s Values of integrity, commitment to continual improvement, personal ownership within a team-based organization and investment in people.
• Provide technical and or manufacturing support to all MPA sites.
• Travel as required to support company requirements.
• Comply with and report any violations of the Corporate Governance System (CGS).
• Follow all aspects of the Quality Management System.

• Four-year degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or technical-related equivalent applicable work experience (add 6 years to the minimum years of experience).
• Solid understanding of statistical data and statistical process control (SPC).
• Plastics compounding experience a plus.

Skills 

• Creative thinking to promote positive change.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Computer aided drafting experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-directed team player and have a high level of motivation.
• Capable of working within a changing environment with an ability to prioritize issues with minimum resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of the organization.
• Capable of working in a team based technical environment, as well as, the ability to work individually with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problem.
• Experience in the automotive industry and plastic compounding industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Consistently meet or exceed commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.