We have an immediate need for a Process Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products location in Macon, GA.
The primary responsibility of the job is to provide technical leadership on assigned lines with similar technology. In collaboration with Product Development, Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Project Engineering, this role provides technical leadership and support to achieve required new products and product improvements; manufacturing cost and quality improvements; and manufacturing equipment utilization, reliability, speeds, scrap rates, and efficiency goals.
Primary job duties include:
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Works closely with Production, Planning, QA, & Maintenance to meet daily production goals, priorities, coverage and special projects.
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Provides technical leadership for continuous improvement projects on his/her assigned lines for improvements in efficiency, scrap, speeds, quality, and safety.
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Leads and/or assists PD & QA on new product / process improvement and materials trials on his/her assigned production lines while minimizing production impacts.
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Maintains, audits, and updates as needed “Good Run” documentation, insuring process conditions and measurements are defined, documented, and shared with operators.
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Works closely with production supervisor on his/her assigned lines to provide focused daily direction and technical support to crews and maintenance.
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For new lines/equipment within his/her assigned technology, may lead the process definition on new production lines and major equipment and the start up, insuring all process “Good Run” conditions and measurements are defined, documented, and shared with operators.
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Insures OSHA and company procedural compliance in assigned lines activities.
Job requirements include:
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Qualified four year degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
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Minimum of 2 years experience in high speed paper converting or web based film/paper/non-woven fabric manufacturing operations, or equivalent experience.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
