Process Engineer jobs in Terre Haute, IN

Description

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We have an excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. The Process Engineer position works closely with Plant Management, HSE Coordinators, HR leadership, Production personnel and other Operational Leaders to develop and improve plant and personnel operational excellence.

Additional Fitesa Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match additional 3% discretionary company contribution
• Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

Requirements

Develop and improve processes to increase manufacturing performance. Develop and maintain systems to ensure process control. Analyze data for process improvement opportunities, implement continuous improvement plans, and provide effective support to the production team and other business functions. Write and train operators on procedures to improve the effectiveness of our operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates on continuous improvement and/or other teams to develop
• effective corrective and preventive actions;
• Develop and support process trials and product development trials;
• Responsible for planning and execution of process trials involving raw material
• substitutions and/or raw material specification changes;
• Understands and employs problem solving and process improvement tools and
• techniques;
• Maintains process control systems for product variables, working across all
• departments to understand customer requirements and process
• capabilities;
• Supports supplier quality improvement efforts to ensure alignment with process
• and customer requirements;
• Support the cost management process for assigned area of responsibility;
• Ensures timely input and accuracy of product/process data, and ability to retrieve
• data for use by internal or external customers;
• Trains production team members on procedures and work instructions as
• appropriate to this position's expertise;

Technical Competencies:

• Effective written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Understands manufacturing processes, and documents as appropriate;
• Focuses on results and maintains momentum and positive relationships during good and adverse conditions,
• Complies with practices directed towards the pursuit of zero injuries, zero health risk, and zero environmental impact.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be well organized, and be a team player.
• Computer knowledge (ERP, Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated safety commitment.
• Positive work history with an ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Flexible work schedule based upon business needs.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• A four-year degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent;
• Experience or education in process and continuous improvement, quality systems, and high-performance work systems

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

• Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

  This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer or sponsorship at this time.