Job description

Poly Labs is hiring a PROCESS ENGINEER in Lewiston, Maine to join our rapidly growing engineering team!

Poly Labs is a 100% U.S. based leader in producing advanced molded polyurethane components found in several cutting edge industries. Our highly-engineered, molded, self-skinning, and small pour polyurethane components support end users in defense, medical, footwear, and impact protection applications.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for monitoring & improving production and engineering at Poly Labs.

In this position, you will make use of appropriate engineering tools, such as 3D printing, on-site laboratory testing, 3D modeling software, production testing, hypothesis testing, and defect rate studies to measure, monitor, improve and control the effects of the manufacturing process on the product.

As the Process Engineer, you will interact closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Mold Shop, and R&D as a key link to introduce new processes into manufacturing.

This position reports directly to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Typical hours for this position are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess process capabilities, design & prioritize process improvement opportunities, and measure effectivity during implementation.
• Ability to support a first and second shift operation on an as needed bases.
• Design, document & conduct failure analysis plus controlled DoE’s to ensure targeted corrective actions are accomplished.
• Drive a Safety focused culture by monitoring compliance to safety system processes.
• Drive a Quality focused culture by monitoring compliance to Quality System processes, such as non-conforming material, product holds, Line Clearance, etc.
• Identify, justify, & coordinate procurement of equipment/materials required to support manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical support for production scale-up of new products or solving related production issues; advise R&D during product/process design in an effort to reduce costs.
• Review process yields, track product defects, measure cost of quality; lead Six Sigma effort to improve cost, quality, yield, & cycle time.
• Review product designs and manufacturing processes for the purpose of improving quality, reducing cycle time and controlling costs.
• Utilize project mgmt. skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize yield, quality, cycle time and/or ergonomics.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

TRAINING, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple product design, scope, and accurate shipping schedule
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple product assembly operations.
• Detailed knowledge in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies suggested but not required.
• Experience with Development Protocols-IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.

Physical Surrounding: This job operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.

Adverse Working Environment: PPE is required to access controlled environment rooms and production environments.

Physical Effort: This role routinely uses office equipment, such as: computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel: No travel is required.

Why work at Poly Labs? We're glad you asked!

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life, supplement life, short- and long-term disability insurance, AD&D critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401K plan with an employer match.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Training opportunities.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Employee lunches and parties.
• Employee purchase program.
• Safety shoe purchase program.
• Safety glasses purchase program.
• Competitive pay & benefits.
• 4-day work week, Fridays off!
• Dynamic teamwork environment.
• Seamless integration into our team.
• Fast-track your career and build your skill set.
• Potential to advance quickly within the company.
• Dedicated leadership team, committed to employee success.
• A positive, engaging, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to engage in multiple aspects of the business.
• Work with components that have real-life value, supporting: footwear, impact protection, defense, medical, consumer, and industrial product applications.

MORE ABOUT POLY LABS

Poly Labs is a manufacturer of advanced, molded polyurethane components and specialized PU foam systems, found in several cutting-edge consumer, industrial, defense, and medical applications.

The company has a strong focus on working with partners who are committed to bolstering the U.S. manufacturing landscape, and understand the value of Made in the USA products.

Poly Labs occupies a 88,000 S.F. polyurethane production facility in Lewiston, ME, USA.

Now, tell us about you! Let's start a discussion!

To learn more about the Process Engineer position, contact our HR & Talent Acquisition team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lewiston, ME 04240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in monitoring and improving processes in engineering, production, and/or manufacturing environments?
• Are you confident in your abilities to assess process capabilities, design & prioritize process improvement opportunities, and measure them effectively during implementation?
• Do you have experience in reviewing process yields, tracking product defects, measuring cost of quality, and/or leading Six Sigma efforts to improve cost, quality, yield, and cycle time?

Work Location: In person

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