Job Description
Location: Elkton MD
Relocation: Yes
Type of products: CO2 Absorbents
Overview: The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting current processes and the development and implementation of new processes and will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. The engineering team is lean, flexible and nimble, and so the Process Engineer should expect also to collaborate with personnel in product development, engineering, quality and technology. We are rapidly growing our medical anesthesia system CO2 absorbent products. Our absorbents are on 80% of the free world submarines and all new US miliary SCUBA rebreathers are integrating the technology. We need a process engineer to support growth in these businesses by qualifying new processes and equipment, as well as supporting ongoing process needs.
Qualifications:
Citizen or permanent resident (green card) of the United States
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Manufacturing Eng
Minimum 3-5 years' experience supporting industrial processes
Solid understanding of process engineering and development
Experienced in process flow charts and visualization
Experience installing or modifying and qualifying production or QC testing equipment
Solid statistical knowledge and use of associated software, Excel, StatE, Minitap
MS Project or equivalent software experience used in the planning and execution of projects
Strong technical understanding in equipment and processes
Integrity
Completes tasks in a timely and thorough manner
Multi-tasks and prioritizes effectively
Takes initiative and ownership for results
Documents results, Organized and neat, and learns quickly
Runs effective meetings; prepares, defines objectives, documents path forward
Works well with and respects people at all levels in the organization
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with ISO 13485 documentation requirements
Experience with injection molding equipment installation, manufacturing, and process engineering
Experience with polymer processing, including extrusion
Experience with FMEA's
Experience with chemical plant processes
Design of experiment experience, using software such as Stat-Ease
Experience with Lean and Six-Sigma techniques
Experience operating under ISO 9001:2018 Quality Management System
Experience operating under ISO 13485 Quality Management System
Experience of ISO 13485 documentation requirements
Essential Functions:
Process methodology and equipment
Design and execute experiments in support of process/ development and continuous improvement
Support and/or Lead capital expansion projects
Support plant expansion by running and validating new equipment
Increase throughput and decrease waste for targeted processes
Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and other outside parties to support process needs
Track and document process metrics
De-bug process upsets
Provide and maintain process work instructions
Apply sound basic knowledge of safety, environmental, and energy-related best practices during the execution of projects
As necessary, required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI-approved safety eyewear, respirators, hardhats, gloves, hearing protection, full face shield, aprons, and footwear to prevent exposures to hazardous materials, noise, dust and/or airborne particles
Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Engineering
Sit at computer workstations 80% of the time and stand/walk 20% of the time
Tolerate noise levels from office, production, and lab equipment
Hear telephonic equipment and comfortably communicate by telephone and in person.
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for business software and operating office and production machines
Lift up to 40 lbs.
Bend, squat or crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, stretch, and stand while performing tasks to meet job requirements
Note: Benefits include:
Group Medical Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Access to voluntary insurance programs via Colonial Life
80 Hours of Paid Time Off
Eight holidays