Job Description:

JOB FAMILY



Technical



JOB TITLE



Process Engineer



LOCATION



Iowa City



REPORTS TO



Process Engineering Manager



PURPOSE


Responsible for total process optimization in the Iowa City plant.


JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS



• B.S. in Engineering or 4-year related degree. Process Engineering and/or related experience beneficial.

• Basic computer skills including but not limited to MS Office.

• Understanding of statistical quality control

• Knowledge of statistical techniques including: SPC, design of experiments, and quality improvement systems.

• Must be available to be on call nights and weekends for production support on a rotational basis.

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/priorities and easily adapt to changing situations

• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses and steel toe shoes



PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



• Create a work environment and team approach in accordance with the core principles of Loparex: Safety, Quality, Efficiency

• Incorporate safety into all aspects of daily responsibilities and to be a leader in building safety into workplace culture.

• Targeted manufacturing and maintenance support, including but not limited to safety, quality, product trials, equipment optimization, establishing SOCs, and troubleshooting.

• Execution of improvement activities, including but not limited to lean manufacturing principles, six sigma projects, and data analysis. Drive CI principles at the asset level and across adjacent groups.

• Disposition of non-conforming product and investigation into root cause.

• Supervise successful commissioning and/or implementation of new or modified equipment.

• Process optimization with focus on high risk/process failure areas with a focus on troubleshooting.

• Development of new products and processes in pursuit of Loparex core principles.

• Training of Loparex employees on all new processes to assure safe, quality, and efficient execution.

• Identification of equipment upgrades in line with Loparex core principles, documentation of justification, and follow through on successful implementation.

• Liaison between R&D and the plant to assure successful execution of trials.



SECONDARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Health savings account with generous annual employer contribution
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive 401(k) matching program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. Apply Now