Process Engineer (1685)

• Title:Process Engineer

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

• Location:Reading, PA

• Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

A technical resource available to support production as they strive to improve safety, quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, as well as the bottom line (profits). To aid the production and other engineering team members to develop/improve mfg. process execution by improving procedures/methods, conditions, executing experiments, and qualifying products and raw materials. Provides troubleshooting support and direction to resolve problems. Input is also expected on observations on the behavior of new materials and ways the process / product can be improved. Investigates continuous improvement of tooling and production methods to advance personal and company knowledge of production processes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide process improvement support for production in areas of equipment design, material processing, ERP system, and documentation. Design or specify and implement equipment necessary to support process continuous improvements and developments.

• Reviews daily performance of production processes including safety, quality, scrap, and rework. Takes appropriate actions to address problem areas to minimize/improve. Provides feedback to mfg. personnel as appropriate and communicates with supervision if there are performance, tooling or training needs that need to be addressed.

• Leader on the production floor, showing adherence to company culture and safety policies.

• Engineering project management (justification, design, and implementation) related to their department including, but not limited to, Capital Expense Requests.

• Continually improve operating efficiency (increase yield, reduce cycle time, etc.) for manufacturing operation. Initiate and implement capital projects necessary for improving operating efficiency.

• New equipment design, specification, and installation

• Responsible for all Standard Operating Procedures and related documentation within their department. Assist with updating and reviews of SOPs as needed.

• Audits tooling inspection process, reviews tooling inventory and ensures sufficient tooling is in place and in good condition to achieve desired results. Ensures procedures are followed and initiates corrective actions as required. Audits tool cleaning and painting operation for compliance to procedures and quality of results. Ensures procedures are followed and initiates corrective actions as required.

• Obtain quotes for tooling, equipment, etc. Write CER’s, enter purchase requisitions and get tooling, equipment, etc. installed

• Present proposals and assist in implementation of global R&D efforts for process improvement and development.

• Collaborate with global R&D team and business line leaders

• Recognizes, initiates, leads, and implements problem solving efforts with plant personnel to achieve safety, production, and performance goals.

• All department tasks as assigned by manager.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• industry Experience in process engineering or polymer processing Preferred - preferably in stock shapes and advanced materials

• Ability to work well with different functions and levels of organization (e.g.- safety team, Production Operators, Shift Supervisors, Quality, Business Manager, etc.).

• 6Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred), Statistics, DOE, and Process Optimization experience.

• Ability to work independently, MULTITASK, analyze results and plan improvements.

• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft office tools.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience ( preferred )

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $69,595 - $86,995. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.