Process Engineer

Overview

About Berry

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240+ global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for leading activities related to the standardization and trouble-shooting of the blow molding process.

Follow all safety rules and position SOPs

• Ensure appropriate procedures are in place for change overs
• Develop programs for Continuous Improvement
• Provide engineering feedback on new designs to insure process capability
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product leading to reduced scrap
• Create standard operating procedures and observe team to ensure compliance
• Participate in all CQV, DOE, and capability studies
• Train Technical staff
• Participate in applicable MOC requirements
• Assists in goal setting and tracks progress
• Provides technical support to manufacturing for capability issues and technical improvements
• Motivate and coach employees through good communication and feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed
• Assures product/process quality by setting process variable, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing process
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by planning and analyzing workflow
• Maintains SPC monitoring operation and reporting setting limits and testing methods
• Works with production, maintenance, and setup departments to optimize processes
• Understands DMAIC process
• Stabilize troubleshooting process
• Control changes to setup parameters
• Lead and coordinate training & standardization for setup operators
• Scientific molding, take from Art to Science
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience
• Plastics experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with SPC monitoring
• Skilled in Lean Principles
• Possess well-developed communication skills both written & verbal
• Computer skills with the ability to create PowerPoint slide decks and maintain spreadsheets
• Demonstrates organizational skills, is very detail oriented, and can effectively prioritize time

• Prior experience operating/maintaining industrial machinery
• Data and statistical analysis skills (Excel, Minitab)
• Ability to read, interpret, & perform the physical requirements related to SOPs
• Knowledge of automation, robots, and vision systems a plus