Process Engineer

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Company:  Minteq, a Minerals Technologies company, is the global leader in designing and delivering advanced technological solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. From design and installation to the maintenance of customized solutions, we provide truly turnkey solutions that help our partners increase productivity, enhance yields, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs. 

Position: Process Engineer

Location: USA | Dover, Ohio

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance within the Dover facility. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve product issues using production and quality data.
• Lead and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Supervise and support plant QA Technician
• Support capital projects and technical problem solving.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Minteq R&D, QA, Sales and plant QA to help resolve product quality issues as needed
• Support plant operations in supervisory role as necessary

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with at least three (3) years related experience in an industrial environment.
• Ceramic Engineering degree with work experience in refractory products is preferred.

Experience: 

Incumbent must have a well-developed business understanding, working knowledge of customer requirements and demonstrate a balance between analytical and creative thinking. Incumbent must also be a self-starter who seeks responsibility and is able to work with minimal direction. Incumbents must have demonstrated a willingness to challenge conventional ideas, be flexible, innovative, and be able to function effectively in a team environment. Incumbents must be proficient in personal computers and related databases. Computer skills required include advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, database, and CAD software on PC based systems. Incumbents must possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Incumbents must possess strong interpersonal skills and can communicate and effectively motivate others to promote a positive work atmosphere.

Must have a well-developed understanding of a Lean Manufacturing Environment including 5S, PDCA, Standard Work, Kaizen, TPM, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies. Must be able to develop an understanding of business financials and must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions: Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, dust and varying temperatures. Required PPE must be worn.

Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job are a personal lockout/tagout lock, an ANSI approved hardhat and safety glasses with sideshields, safety shoes/boots with steel toe protection. Additional personal protective equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee.

Safety Training Required: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual. It will include, but is not limited to, the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing, hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, electrical safety, lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, fire fighting/extinguishers, machine safety, confined spaces, reporting of hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, near-miss and property damage incidents, evacuation/emergency procedures, first aid, back injury prevention, and job/work area procedures.

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