Manufacturing Engineer

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

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We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce.  Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Summary/General Job Description/Mission:  Responsible for the day to day manufacturing engineering operations in assigned area.  Specifically, meeting production needs, executing related projects, and maintaining process/equipment documentation to ensure safe, consistent, and defined processes compliant with our HSE and Quality systems. 

Responsibilities Related to the Job: 

·        Follow and role model all safety rules and use proper PPE.

·        Adhere to Vibrantz’s Core Values and Behaviors.

·        Ensure processes are running according to approved procedures and standards. 

·        Oversee production of designated products, applying statistical techniques.

·        Ensure process conforms to customer requirements within the restrictions of process capability.

·        Create, maintain, and be audited to related equipment procedures, batch documentation, and control plans.

·        Train and ensure operators understand how to fill out and/or follow the above forms/procedures.

·        Provide definition to the MRP group for the setup and maintenance of SAP BOMs and Recipes.

·        Manage and safely execute continuous improvement and cost reduction projects, using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

·        Support technical transfer of new products

·        Plan and execute improvement projects on designated products and/or processes.

·        Support capital projects from an Operations/Technical standpoint.

·        Work directly with suppliers and customers on technical and quality-related issues.

·        Prepare Management of Change (MOC) and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) documentation.

·        Act as subject matter expert on assigned products and processes, providing support to the Technical Service, R&D, MRP, and Quality groups as needed.

Social Responsibilities: 

·        Maintain compliance with Vibrantz’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations

·        Act according to the Vibrantz’s Value & Behaviors

Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

·        Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience that includes 2 or more years as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer.

·        Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.

·        Demonstrated presentation skills.

·        Demonstrated computer application competencies, especially MS-Office.

Preferred Qualifications: 

·        Statistical and data analysis training such as black belt or 6-sigma

·        Problem solving and program management training: RedX, 8D, 5-why or similar

·        Knowledge of ISO9000, IATF 16949 and ISO14001 requirements

Travel Requirements: 

·        Minimal – Typically < 10%. 

Competencies/Job Skills: 

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to statistically analyze data for problem solving.

·        Ability to work well with personnel of all Vibrantz – Penn Yan departments, at all levels.

·        Strong project management skills; ability to multi-task and work under time constraints

·        Ability to compile presentations and statistical data with minimal errors and present that information to suppliers, customers or internal personnel in a confident manner.

·        Understanding of the ISO9001 Quality Standard requirements and knowledge of other higher-level quality systems such as IATF16949.  Audit Experience a plus.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.