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Process Engineer

 

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

This position provides practical, day-to-day operational support to the manufacturing/ Value Stream departments. The majority of responsibilities and duties involve daily, hands-on resolution of technical issues related to industrial machinery and department processes. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

 

  • Ensure strict conformance to engineering product specifications through the development of cost-effective processes.
  • Apply SPC and DOE methods to data collection and analysis to improve process performance and resolve problems.
  • Provide strong support of departmental standards for safety and housekeeping.
  • Pursue stretch goals which continue to improve key indicators beyond conventional means which result in the lowest practical manufacturing cost.
  • Support the introduction of new technology.
  • Interface daily with members of various departments, which may include Finance, People & Culture, IT, Maintenance, Marketing, Production, and Sales.
  • Work closely with operations, maintenance, and technical personnel to support day-to-day operations, on problems, and on process improvement initiatives.
  • Initiate, direct, and support limited projects to implement innovative equipment, processes, and methods that increase efficiency.
  • Contribute expertise to capital planning, project implementation, and product development meetings.
  • Report on projects in timely and accurate manner on projects and activities.
  • Engage actively in meetings and planning activities with the production department.
  • Train production, maintenance, and special projects employees.
  • Assist and support other locations and departments as requested.
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YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

 

  • Bachelor's degre (B.A.) from four- year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
  •  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Knowledge of CAD Design software and Microsoft Office Products software.
  • Knowledge in Automatic Bag Making, Films, Lamination and/or Injection Molding is highly desirable.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    • Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
    • Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
    • Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery.
    • Frequently bend, stoop and reach.
    • Visual Acuity (VA).

 

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
    • Moderate working conditions.
    • Exposure to variable noise levels.
    • Often exposed to moving mechanical parts.

SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

  • Safety and Quality is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
  • You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it.  Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) handbook are mandatory.

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

 

WE OFFER:

  • Day 1 Benefits Enrollment
  • Retirement 401K Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Protection Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more…

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

 

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

 


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