Polyvantis
Manufacturing Engineer
Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Mt Vernon, IN, USA
In Person
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required.
- At least two years of experience working in a chemical industry or manufacturing-related environment is required.
- The role requires good organizational skills.
- The role requires the ability to communicate effectively in presentations and written reports.
- The role requires a focus on analysis and problem solving.
- The employee must be able to complete the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, alternating between sitting and standing, lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling, reaching overhead and below shoulder level, keyboarding, and climbing ramps or stairs.
- Applicants must maintain regular, predictable attendance and be available to work Monday through Friday during assigned hours and other hours determined necessary by the company.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily engineering support for plastic film extrusion lines and related auxiliary equipment.
- Monitor and analyze process performance to improve line stability, throughput, yield, and product quality.
- Troubleshoot extrusion process issues, equipment constraints, and operating inefficiencies to minimize downtime and process variation.
- Lead process optimization initiatives focused on temperature control, gauge consistency, resin performance, line speeds, and waste reduction.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams to resolve process- and equipment-related issues.
- Analyze process trends and operating data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Support startup, shutdown, changeover, and trial activities for extrusion lines.
- Develop, update, and standardize operating procedures, process settings, and engineering documentation.
- Lead root cause analysis for chronic process issues, product defects, and equipment performance problems.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
- Support technical training for operators and craft personnel on extrusion processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting best practices.
- Ensure process and equipment changes are managed through Management of Change, Temporary Management of Change, and risk assessment processes.
- Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for extrusion operations.
- Collaborate on preventive and predictive strategies that improve extrusion equipment reliability and overall manufacturing performance.