Job Description :
Process Engineer
Etowah, Tennessee
Full Time
DESCRIPTION
Industry: Building Materials
Job Category: Engineering - Chemical
Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Process Engineer.
The Etowah, Tennessee plant houses two major furnaces and two glass mat lines. Molten glass is produced on both furnaces and converted to a continuous filament fiber. The fiber is chopped to a prescribed length and then used in various processes in the building industry.
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify under our relocation policy.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate processes and programs to improve product quality, process capability, reduce cost, and ensure employee safety
Process optimization and troubleshooting the manufacturing process
Conduct formal root cause and corrective actions on quality complaints, process, safety and environmental issues
Developing projects and project justifications
Tracking and reporting of process metrics
Evaluate quarterly product quality to identify trends
Work with the manufacturing/engineering team to transfer new technology, develop and commercialize new products, and initiate best practices
Interact with customers as required for product complaints and fitness for use issues
Evaluate new technology to improve process capability and to develop new products
Work with raw material suppliers on quality issues and new raw material developments and conduct in plant trials
Interact with customers as required for new product development and product improvements
Assist in the development and implementation of the site''s monthly quality training program
Lead site product stewardship initiatives and work with corporate product stewardship team
Qualifications:
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Ceramic, Electrical or relevant field)
4+ years of engineering experience in related technical or manufacturing process
Experience in data analysis and computer applications systems
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Experience in manufacturing facility safety and quality programs
Strong technical and administrative skills
Experience with lean manufacturing
Ability to travel 10%, domestically and internationally on Company business
Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments
Demonstrated ability to find technical solutions
Demonstrated presentation skills
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]
BS in Engineering
3+ years of engineering experience in related technical or manufacturing process
CANDIDATE DETAILS
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Associate
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor''s Degree
Willingness to Travel – Occasionally