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Spartech

Plastics manufacturing and related computer products

Process Engineer

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCrawfordsville, IN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is required.
  • Five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
  • The employee must be able to perform the physical functions of the job, including sitting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, turning, grasping, and moving about the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site process expert for all manufacturing processes, lead troubleshooting of technology and quality-related issues, and interface with corporate teams as necessary.
  • Identify, initiate, and lead projects to improve process safety, quality, service, cost, capacity, and productivity through engineering and continuous improvement methods.
  • Work with various functions to identify and transfer processes and products into the site to balance capacity utilization.
  • Direct activities to introduce approved products and projects on time, working with internal maintenance teams and outside contractor partners as required.
  • Ensure new production processes are implemented in compliance with EHS regulations, cost control, waste reduction, and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, apply systematic problem-solving techniques, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Engage in daily operations to resolve equipment downtime issues, assure quality and productivity, and meet service targets.
  • Create and maintain product and process documentation, including specifications, test methods, and change management documentation.
  • Provide critical support to site leadership in EHS, Quality, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement cultural initiatives.
  • Drive visual operation performance metrics to the shop floor.
  • Communicate with site and corporate leadership teams as required.
  • Report to the Plant Manager and provide support for ad hoc assignments from plant and corporate teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Training and experience in continuous improvement methods, statistics, and designed experiments are beneficial; Six Sigma experience is beneficial, and Green Belt certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated capability and knowledge of equipment reliability concepts and methods.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated project leadership experience.

About the Company

Spartech

Plastics manufacturing and related computer products

Spartech is a plastics company with a history rooted in wood products, evolving into plastics and computer-related businesses. It designs and manufactures plastic products and packaging solutions, often through processing, extrusion, and compounding capabilities, to serve various industries. The company expanded its capabilities over time by acquiring other plastics businesses, broadening its material formulations and processing methods. It differentiates itself through a long track record of strategic reorganizations and growth via acquisitions, culminating in its acquisition by the private equity firm Nautic Partners. The goal is to deliver scalable plastic-based products and packaging solutions to customers while expanding capabilities and market reach through selective acquisitions and partnerships.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Maryland Heights, MO
Founded
1960

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