Plastics Process Engineer

Trussville area (Birmingha, AL) manufacturer of carpet backing and artificial turf is seeking an experienced, hands on extrusion engineer with 3-4 years experience.  Due to our expanding operations, this is an opportunity for personal growth.  See our website at www.nexcelsynthetics.com

 

Job Purpose:

Supports operations by completing, monitoring, and upgrading process designs.



Duties:

* Establishes project by screening alternatives; selecting optimum solution.



* Prepares project basis documentation by completing cost and economic return studies.



* Prepares process design by studying operability and reliability; estimating maintenance, operating, and energy costs; assessing safety and environmental compliance; specifying start-up and operating procedures.



* Obtains environmental permits by completing applications; presenting information; answering requests and questions.



* Initiates project by preparing capital appropriation request.



* Upgrades process design by investigating proposed changes in plant operations.



* Prepares operators by conducting training.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.



* Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

 

*  Establishes program and procedures for maintaining quality requirements and standards

 

*  Manage Quality Control Lab Technicians

 

Skills/Qualifications:

Knowledge of extrusion.  Technical Understanding, Coaching, Technical Leadership, Clinical Lab Testing, Promoting Process Improvement, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Analyzing Information, Quality Focus, Technical Zeal

 

* Bilingual/Spanish Preferred

 

No phone calls or agencies, please