Shift Process Engineer I

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA's films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting www.toraytpa.com.

We currently have an opportunity for a Shift Process Engineer. This role supports the manufacturing process using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve or revise processes, with the goal of improving the efficiency of operation, safety and the consistency of product quality.

Develops procedures that facilitate the adoption of standardized processes that support future expansion. Monitors the effectiveness of processes and quantifies results and presents findings to management. Prepares detailed reports and analysis for use by management in measuring overall production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and documents existing processes. Implements and evaluates changes to existing processes designed to enhance productivity, safety or product quality.
  
  Develops new processes as required. • Develops and maintains process documentation systems ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated, in the correct format and can be accessed with minimal difficulty.

• Monitors daily production, collecting and analyzing data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas. Develops a proactive approach to problem-solving through the early identification and understanding of problem areas. • Utilizes recognized statistical process control techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need for the introduction of new processes/procedures.

• Interfaces with engineering, production, quality control and other associated areas in defining and developing required processes. • Interacts with customers to provide technical service of products. • Interacts closely with the New Product Development group to assist in the implementation and scale-up of new products on the production lines.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• 0-2 years of practical work experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Rotating shift working 12-hr days then switching to 12-hr nights. 8AM to 8PM & 8PM to 8AM. (Full details of the rotation schedule will be discussed during the interview process).

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical-related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.