Process Associate jobs in Lawton, OK

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Miraclon is the home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

The Process Engineer II will provide engineering service toward the design, improved operation of manufacturing equipment and processes used in the production of materials and products. Will work cross-functionally with Process, Operations, Maintenance and Safety. This position is located in Weatherford, OK.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the quality, productivity and equipment reliability on the manufacturing line and lead continuous improvement process. 
• Developing and documenting process operation standards, including identification and deployment of SPC opportunities. 
• Ensure production lines operate within established parameters. Determine main cause of process variation and drive corrective action.
• Improving the cost of quality by reducing product waste, improving the utilization of capital equipment, and optimizing productivity.
• Providing equipment design and specification, including project justification documentation for cost and quality impact.
• Preparation of data used in obtaining authorization for capital expenditures and assisting in the specification and installation of process equipment.
• Assist in training production operators.
• Provide technical support for outside requests- including safety and environmental departments, other manufacturing sites, sales, marketing and research and development.
• Identify operational performance characteristics indicative of success, design and perform testing to confirm results.
• Collaborate across boundaries between Miraclon and external suppliers with focus on solving customer problems.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or an equipment focused multidisciplinary degree.

• 5 years of experience in product development
• Process or industrial engineering experience is a plus.
• A strong desire to manage projects and processes from conceptualization to implementation.
• The ability to drive process solutions by working with leadership in the other relevant engineering, maintenance, and production groups.

• Statistical Process Control knowledge.
• Demonstrated hands on problem solving – looking at a new problem in a new area, and just figuring it out.

• Experience in multi-disciplinary product design including developing solutions with external suppliers and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to learn equipment operating systems (electronics, firmware and software in electromechanical devices) and develop new machine behaviors with them.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Organizational/Administrative skills
• Analytical/Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in the use of computer and software applications relevant to this position
• Ability to work productively in cross-functional teams.