Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering - Woodstock, CT

(High-Performance Foams / Specialty Chemicals)

No Sponsorship of C2C Available at this Time

Direct Hire – $100,000 to $135,000 based on experience – This is an onsite position

Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting and optimizing the manufacturing processes for the production of high-performance foams. This involves ensuring that production runs smoothly while also enhancing yield and product quality.

Essential Functions:

Maintaining Safety, Product Quality/Yield, and Manufacturing Effectiveness:

Troubleshooting : The engineer will be actively involved in identifying and resolving daily process issues that may affect safety or product quality. This might involve addressing problems in foam formulation, processing techniques, or equipment operation.

Ensuring Compliance : They’ll need to ensure that all operations comply with safety standards and quality control measures relevant to the production of specialty foams.

Optimizing Manufacturing Processes:

Capital Projects : The engineer will likely oversee or contribute to projects aimed at upgrading equipment or implementing new technologies that improve the efficiency of foam production.

Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) : They will utilize statistical tools to analyze production data and conduct experiments to identify the optimal conditions for foam properties (e.g., density, flexibility, thermal resistance).

Procedural Changes : Implementing changes in manufacturing protocols to enhance performance and reduce costs, such as adjusting mixing times, curing processes, or other key parameters in foam production.

Customer Interaction:

Technical Support : The engineer will work closely with customers to address any technical or quality-related issues, providing solutions that meet specific performance requirements for their applications.

Special Products : They may also be involved in the development of custom foam solutions tailored to customer needs, requiring an understanding of both the product and customer expectations.

Problem Resolution and New Product Development:

New Products : This includes collaborating with R&D and production teams to develop and scale up new foam formulations or products, ensuring they meet performance standards and are manufacturable.

Continuous Improvement : The engineer will actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, using feedback from manufacturing and customer experiences to refine processes and products.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This could encompass a variety of tasks related to project management, process documentation, training of staff on new procedures, or participation in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Educational Background : A Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required, reflecting the technical knowledge needed for process optimization and troubleshooting.

Experience : At least 4/5 years of engineering experience is essential, preferably in manufacturing settings related to chemicals or polymers, which aligns with the production of high-performance foams.

Engineering Software Familiarity : Knowledge of engineering software (like CAD, simulation tools, or statistical analysis software) will be necessary for process design and optimization tasks.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.