Process Engineer

Process Engineer Hickory, NC 28601; Hickory, NC 28601 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Apply Description Join a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®. Why Work with Us? We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world. What We Offer: A company that truly values your contributions A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset More Than Just Tapes... In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate. We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together. SUMMARY OF POSITION The process engineer assists other departments to assure that the production processes are performing properly with respect to safety, quality, and output; assists in data collection, training, and documentation of assigned projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyze processes, equipment, materials to determine efficient manufacturing methods and process improvements Monitor processes on a continual basis for continuing improvements and/or modifications Coordinate activities of support personnel and manufacturing to resolve process problems Assist in training operators on process awareness, monitoring and control Provide process data as recommended for standard or experimental products Research equipment to source the most appropriate solutions by focusing on cost, flexibility and efficiency Analyze material flow to develop an efficient method for moving materials through the process efficiently while maintaining constant traceability Assist R&D project leaders during experimental trials Participate on development team to bring new part concepts to production Build and maintain user requirement checklists for new equipment Actively collaborate with the IO, OQ, PQ and validation teams Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) or equivalent manufacturing experience 3-5 years experience in process engineering Ability to read technical drawings Strong math skills Experience in AutoCAD or Solidworks is preferred Ability to analyze drawings, manuals, materials, and processes to design or improve a manufacturing method Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing documents Excellent communication skills including verbal and written documentation Ability to implement compliance strategies at the plant level including data collection, compliance demonstrations, and process changes necessary to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements Ability to identify, scope, propose, and implement capital improvement projects as assigned Ability to work well in a team environment Ability to present information and recommendations to customer and foster relationships with vendors PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work requires hearing, mental and visual attention Able to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to bend and lift frquently including lifting dies and machine parts while working on proccesses and improvements (assistancewill be available for heavy items) WORK ENVIRONMENT Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success. Hybrid environment including time in a office setting and in a manufacturing or production facility