Process Engineer
Pactiv
- Grottoes, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supports all technical aspects of production equipment in the Grottoes VA Plant, with goals of maintaining quality and improving department profitability.
- Develops process methods and controls to meet quality standards.
- Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical equipment and process issues and provides technical leadership and training to resolve same.
- Understand equipment operation and function as required to determine preventive and predictive maintenance needs.
- Demonstrate team mindset and organizational agility by working closely with all team members and building strong, positive relationships.
- Demonstrate communication and listening skills with proven ability to communicate internally and externally with all levels of the organization.
- Assists with development of capital authorizations justified by cost reduction, reliability, repair and safety initiates.
- Manage small to medium capital projects. (10K to 500K)
- Manage documentation for process, future maintenance, safety, environmental and other policy compliance
- Lead and/or support new equipment, process, and product trials and production start-up efforts.
- Initial assignment for at least 6-12 months will be based full time in the Grottoes VA plant. Future assignments may require domestic travel up to 50% of the time, based on business needs.
- BS in an Engineering discipline with typically 4+ years of applicable plastics manufacturing process engineering experience – blown film and bag making process knowledge desirable.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing processes and concepts
- Solid communications skills, both written and verbal, required. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Utilizes a variety of concepts, practices and procedures within a particular engineering field.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities.
- Recognized as a technical leader and key resource.
- Must be well organized, analytical, decisive, action oriented and a team player.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCad or similar