Process Engineer at Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics LP in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.

Requisition ID: 3336

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte's Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match - Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture - We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Position Summary

Provide technical support to manufacturing locations through process related problem solving, process improvements and cost reduction programs, and the development and implementation of improved formulations, methods, equipment and associated technology, new product launches and new plant startups. Support, coordinate and assist in sampling activities. Prepare and analyze technical reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop formulations to meet production specifications
• Responsible for process requirements in new products, tooling and equipment including sample runs, ensuring production readiness for new launches.
• Responsible for the daily process operations
• Participate in production troubleshooting as needed
• Liaison with maintenance to solve process equipment problems
• Liaison with production to address production concerns
• Focus on implementation of continuous improvement, scrap reduction and variation reduction programs
• Optimize raw material usage and minimize waste
• Participate in health & safety and quality audit process
• Write and update SOPS, SOTS, procedures, etc.

Additional Information

• Please note that this position is located at the Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics facility located at 51 Lost Mound Drive, Unit 115, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
• This position is on Afternoon Shift or Night Shift:
  
  
  • Standard shift hours for Afternoon Shift are 2:45pm - 11:15pm
  • Standard shift hours for Night Shift are 10:45pm to 7:15am - week starts Sunday night.
• Schedule hours may be altered as required. Ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as requested, is required.
• Production, management and customer needs may also necessitate a reduced (less than 40 hour) work week.
• This position is a salaried non-exempt position and as such, entitled to overtime pay.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• One to two years' experience in an engineering role
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of SPC and automotive quality standards, statistical experiments, ladder logic, metering pumps, drives, sensors and transducers, control theory, hydraulics, pneumatic are assets.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen is a plus
• Required to work various shifts
• Computer skills, such as AutoCAD, Windows, spreadsheets, databases and word processing software

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga