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This will include improving environmental, health and safety aspects; optimizing the use of production equipment; continuous improvement of throughput and first-time quality to improving manufacturing processes; and assisting in the process development and manufacturing implementation of new products. This includes scale up of new processes, including equipment installation, upgrade, and maintenance. It requires optimization of Process Engineering Guidelines to ensure reliability and reproducibility of processes prior to release to Manufacturing.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDemonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and processes.\nProvides daily production support including collection and analysis of data for process troubleshooting.\nParticipates in and/or leads root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective action.\nIdentifies opportunities for, participates in and/or leads cycle time reduction activities.\nInterfaces with Engineering & Technology and Sales teams for new product development projects to ensure safe and cost-effective manufacturability.\nDevelops process maps, FMEAs, control plans, and Standard Work Instructions for various processes.\nCollaborates with Process Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams to select, install, upgrade, and maintain equipment effectively to improve safety and quality, reduce cost and increase throughput and capacity, and improve yields or equipment utilization OEE.\nIdentifies and leads process and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S/6S, MDI, 6-Sigma, Visual Management, etc.\nAuthors and distributes comprehensive and concise technical reports to summarize project or troubleshooting results and update project status.\nCompletes or directs any necessary process or product performance testing.\nSupports development and implementation of in-process and final inspection procedures and test requirements in support of these procedures in conjunction with Quality team.\nInitiates First Article Inspections as required to facilitate timely and effective completion of the process.\nTravels to suppliers, equipment vendors, customers, or participate in training, etc. (approximately 10%)\nPerforms other responsibilities as deemed necessary in order to meet customer expectations and business demands.\n\nRequirements:\n\nBachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Materials, Polymer, Industrial, or Mechanical).\n1-3 years of related experience in an industrial environment\n1-2 years of controls experience, interest in further growing this skillset.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nHighly functional in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and other MS Office products.\nAbility to effectively problem solve in a deadline driven environment, using problem-solving tools such as 8D.\nKnowledge of and ability to apply SPC methods.\nAbility to work both self-directed and as a cross-functional team leader/member.\nWilling and able to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor interacting with equipment and operations team members.\nWilling to occasionally work outside of normal business hours, including some\nweekends/evenings/nights, and be available to address critical matters that may arise via phone or remote access.\n\nKnowledge of and ability to apply lean manufacturing concepts, developing standard work, continuous improvement, and cost reduction principals.\n1-2 years of controls experience specifically Allen Bradley. Able to program simple control loops and update HMI interfaces.\nProven prioritization, organization, and project management skills.\nProven success as a project leader or individual contributor on cross-functional process and product development teams.\nExperience with IS0 9000 or similar quality systems, including modifying written work instructions and operational procedures, and following controlled document protocols.\nEducational emphasis in chemical/material/polymer science.\nPrior experience in the manufacture of functional aesthetic products, web handling, converting processes, plastics, and related process equipment and techniques.\nFirsthand experience with MRP software, building BOMs, and management of change.\nTo conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government\n\n#IND101","company":"Vector Technical","rawCompany":"vector technical","city":"Kent","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:51:43.592Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326130","title":"Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing","slug":"laminated-plastics-plate-sheet-except-packaging-and-shape-manufacturing"},{"code":"321215","title":"Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing","slug":"engineered-wood-member-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Vector's partner is the world’s largest supplier of interior laminates for commercial transport for the aerospace and rail industries. They are currently searching for a Process Engineer to join their team.\n\nDirect Hire\n$95k-$100k/yr.\n** Candidates must live in the Greater Cleveland Area to be considered for this position. **\n\nJob Summary:\nThe Process Engineer is responsible for process manufacturing of laminates, thermoplastics, and other company materials/products. This will include improving environmental, health and safety aspects; optimizing the use of production equipment; continuous improvement of throughput and first-time quality to improving manufacturing processes; and assisting in the process development and manufacturing implementation of new products. This includes scale up of new processes, including equipment installation, upgrade, and maintenance. 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