Summary

The Process Engineer, Blown Film Extrusion is primarily responsible is to serve as the point of contact for Balcan USA’s technical and subject matter expert to the blown film extrusion department. Coordinate with technical counterparts at Balcan Innovations plants and serve as centralized technical resource for business transfers, new technology implementation, and new product introduction. Train and develop Balcan USA’s technical competencies and educate on blown film extrusion technologies to help promote Balcan’s technical expertise and market knowledge. The Process Engineer, Blown Film Extrusion is essential to energizing and challenging the team as we grow the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.

Serve as technical expert for blown film extrusion process and products as well as new technologies
Assist with production management in planning of and implementing the necessary technical changes required to sustain adequate production line capacity
Mentor and provide guidance to extrusion team members
Lead successful startup and implementation of new or modified equipment
Initiate and conduct studies or projects for new processes, process changes, and/or improvements to improve safety, improve product quality, increase production efficiency and decrease standard cost
Independently design and conduct statistically valid, scientifically sound feasibilities studies and process improvement projects and prepare timely written updates and reports of these activities
Perform and assist with extrusion process validations
Evaluate and recommend equipment to implement new projects, and specify any equipment necessary for capital improvements
Interface with customers and suppliers on project matters, process capability studies, product quality issues, etc.
Support quoting activities within material selection and process development
Provide training to manufacturing personnel for new processes and products
Support trials being conducted in extrusion
Support the extrusion team members in preparing resin blend/recipes and product QC testing

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education and /or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or other relevant degree preferred
5-6 years of direct blown film extrusion specialty experience required in lieu of degree, 3-5 years of experience with degree
5-6 years experience in related field within manufacturing setting, 3-5 years of experience with degree
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate projects and deliver results.
Experience supporting and troubleshooting plastic extrusion production lines
Experience with Film, Web Handling, and Extrusion Laminating, preferred
Must have understanding of plastic materials such as HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, AND PP.
Experience with extrusion machine troubleshooting and repairs
Experience in resin handling and inventory control of plastics raw materials, additives and color master batches
Experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing facility
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required
Fluency in English (read & write)
Analytical skills
Lean Manufacturing training and/or experience a plus.
Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
Ability to establish a positive relationship with employees at all levels
Dynamic, quickly respond to ever changing environment

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production dockets, customer orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship?

Experience:

Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Blown film extrusion: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Balcan USA Inc.

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