Process Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer

Chesterton continually strives to innovate for our customers, and our professional engineers are at the heart of that effort. Unlike many companies, all of Chesterton's engineers are required to possess a bachelor's degree in engineering within a focused field of study guaranteeing our customers that top professionals will be working on their behalf. We offer a work environment that appeals to our engineers : time and space to think and collaborate with other engineers, challenging and complex problems to dig into every day, and a flexible work environment that encourages work-life balance. Whether you're forward facing with our customers to help them troubleshoot field applications, working in our state of the art test labs, or driving efficiencies into our manufacturing floors, there is an engineering career waiting for you with us!

Our benefits offering include :

Work Today, get paid tomorrow - withdraw up to 50% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!

Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program

BCBS Medical Coverage

Delta Dental

401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution

PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance

HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs

Parental leave for moms and dads to be

Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary

Develops and optimizes economical manufacturing processes to maximize quality and productivity. Responsible for system development, specifications maintenance and process improvement. Acts as the lean process improvement leader for the business. Investigates and initiates corrective action on manufacturing problems arising in the manufacture of materials and products. Effectively transitions new products into the production process. Develops control plans and investigates quality problems using sound analytical analysis. Develops processes and procedures that include safe working practices and are environmentally friendly.

Job Model : On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates proposed and processed engineering changes and / or other specification requirements.

Creates and updates process specifications, procedures and work instructions.

Test new engineering techniques and design cost efficient equipment.

Evaluates and tests new and / or alternative materials.

Review and recommend changes to materials and manufacturing processes in order to maintain and improve the quality of the product lines.

Analyze technical issues, generate and deliver, both orally and in writing, technical papers.

Apply sound engineering principles and solve difficult technical / quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and quality of product lines.

Skilled in analyzing technical issues, creating and delivering technical reports both orally and in written form

Develop appropriate systems for solving quality and reliability problems.

Review and recommend changes to materials and manufacturing processes.

Evaluates and tests new or alternative materials.

Recommend, plan and execute changes in layout of production facilities and equipment.

Expert in Lean Continuous Improvement techniques. Leads and / or participates in continuous improvement teams.

Advanced knowledge of set-up reduction techniques and process improvement methods

Works closely with R&D to ensure smooth transition of new products to production.

Must adhere to the safety requirements for the various mfg. areas including use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Considers safety and the environment with all responsibilities.

Complexity of Duties

Works under only very general direction. Must be capable of working independently.

Must interact effectively with and meet the demands of multiple internal and external customers.

Handles moderate to complex issues.

Must analyze a problem and recommend appropriate action(s).

Effectively trouble shoot based on consultations with other internal organizations.

Work is only reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems related to manufacturing / production, quality, engineering and / or design.

Justifies capital equipment expenditures and is responsible for cost reduction activities. Failure to obtain results and / or poor decisions may result in manufacturing delays and / or considerable expenditure of resources.

Ability to be flexible and work in manufacturing environment on a regular basis.

Ability to have frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Ability to provide technical assistance and manage special projects as required.

Essential Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Strong team player

Confidently provide technical leadership.

Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to solve practical and complex problems. May conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings for internal / external customers concerning specific operations.

Travels as needed to support remote mfg. locations with Mfg. Engineering issues and projects.

Acts as a resource to assist remote locations as needed.

Interacts with AWC sales people and supplier representatives as needed.

Ability to work in an ISO 9001;2008 and ISO 14001;2004 environment.

Ability to make a positive impact through change management

Education and / or Experience

BSME or technical skills requirement equivalence.

Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience and / or training preferably in a manufacturing / engineering environment.

Other Skill and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to be flexible in uncertain or unpredictable situations.

Ability to create new principles, modes or theories.

Ability to use sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.

Ability to take calculated risks based on sound judgment

Ability to read / interpret complex scientific / technical journals

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical, mechanical and technical skills.

Ability to make a positive impact through change management

Ability to work in an ISO 9001;2008 and ISO 14001;2004 environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, and reach with arms and hands on a frequent basis, up to 2 / 3 of work time. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Occasionally required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, operating equipment, material handling equipment etc.) exists daily in the work environment. Occasional exposure to high levels of heat or noise while in the manufacturing area.

Disclaimer

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work