Full-Time Position AvailableThe Process Engineer is responsible for the technical support of the compounding lines in the production departments. This position will conceptualize, develop and carry out the implementation or startup of new products, supervise test runs and submit manufacturing feedback reports. This role will also train supervisors and operators in specific tasks and assist in the development of new procedures. The Process Engineer will initiate and execute enhancements and or improvements to existing processes that reduce scrap, transition time, increase run rates and support technologies to address current and future plant needs.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESHealth & Safety•Ensures that Corporate Health and Safety and Environmental standards are met and that company policies are implemented and maintained in compliance with legislated requirements.Continuous Improvement•Identifies, initiates, and drives continuous improvement projects enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.Operational Efficiency•Provides support to ensure that the facility produces and delivers products in an efficient, timely, and cost effective manner while meeting customer expectations.Technical Skills•Possesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena.Customer Focus•Plans and executes activities and projects that are aligned and prioritized with the needs of the company.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIESChange ManagementProactively assesses the need for change, seeing to it that appropriate resources are available to facilitate changes, considers factors that will support or hinder change initiatives, enthusiastically promotes change in terms of the expected benefits, as well as removing or lowering the impact of potential obstacles.DecisivenessInvestigates all viable options, along with the potential consequences of each, and then makes timely decisions. Can direct a group through this process and does not hesitate to make difficult decisions. Can speed up the decision-making process when time is of the essence, yet can also slow it down when there is time to do so.Solving ProblemsTakes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems. When problems occur, defines those problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, decides whether solving the problem should be a group decision, generates and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at a workable solution.Managing Multiple PrioritiesHandles multiple assignments and priorities yet still fulfills all commitments. Readily accepts new responsibilities and adapts well to changes in procedures. Gives appropriate priorities to various work demands.Evaluating New TechnologiesIdentifies the need for new technology, thoroughly assesses features, risks and benefits of alternatives, and matches new technologies to existing organizational skills and practices.Technical SkillsPossesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESSpecialized education equivalent to a Bachelors Degree. Requires application of knowledge in a specialized field. Ability to plan & organize work. Capable of solving problems of a difficult nature, within field of specialization.Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required.WORK EXPERIENCERequires no prior experience, or less than one year of experience