ProAmpac is searching for a Process Engineer who will continuously improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE) by improving Availability, Rates and Quality in our production facility. This is an onsite, full-time position at our manufacturing plant in Wrightstown, WI. (No relocation package is offered).  

What You Get to Do as a Process Engineer at ProAmpac

Responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, testing, and implementing process improvement projects that support and sustain departmental and plant goals. Develop new SOPs to support initiatives and train personnel against new SOP.

Troubleshooting of process issues related to equipment and materials, working closely with production personnel, product development engineers, maintenance, management, and on occasion customers.

Implement solutions to the root cause of problems, and follow up with affected personnel regarding any process, product, or equipment changes. 

Use a combination of practical knowledge & experience, engineering principles, facts and data, and systematic troubleshooting techniques to completely identify and eliminate process issues in the manufacturing environment. 

Implement and validate conformance to IQ/OQ/PQ program. Perform independent quality validation checks. Conduct daily audits of run conditions, samples, QC data.  Update and maintain files with data, and report information through spreadsheets and graphs. 

Implement applicable Statistical Process Control tracking and reviews data on a daily basis. Bring areas of concern to appropriate manufacturing managers.

Primary driver for RCA development, resolution, implementation and continued conformance when applicable. Investigate internal and external complaints by doing root cause analysis and applying corrective actions.

Works closely with Product Development Engineer to formulate, review, and administer trials. Develop trial packets and run conditions, document trial results, maintain trial folders, and work with PD Engineers to improve product performance and profitability. Primary focus in development effort is assuring newly developed products meet VOC, are commercially ready, and can be produced efficiently at acceptable quality levels.

Lead multiple cost savings Continuous Improvement projects working closely with Continuous Improvement personnel on process improvement initiatives.  

Use of CAD program for capital projects and for Machinery Tooling Designs.

Lead DOE Matrices for Process Improvement

Qualifications

Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree.  Plastics, paper processing, and/or flexible packaging experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Prefer experience in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training.

Strong systematic troubleshooting and communication skills a must.

Self-motivated and energetic with ability to clearly communicate with various levels of the organization from Machine Operators to upper Management. 

ProAmpac is a Global packing organization with the safety and health of our team as our top priority. We offer a full benefits package. 

Medical, Dental and Vision 401k match 11 paid holidays Employee appreciation events throughout the year to celebrate our team Great vacation time Employee paid life insurance and much more