Process Engineer

Company: Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

As part of Continuous Improvement Team, our Process Engineers provide specialized expertise needed to maintain and improve production efficiencies and quality. Work with new product introductions and participate in the development process. Bring your expertise to the table with recommendations to help solve problems and deliver results on schedule. Participate in Lean events, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring root cause solutions are identified and implemented. Strong communication skills are required to communicate solutions and updates to technical staff and business leadership.Location 1085 Hwy 80 West, Jackson, MS 39204Process Engineer Salary $75,000 - $90,000, based on experience (Gr. 9/10)How You'll Contribute To The Team* Provide engineering expertise to the operations, requiring fast-paced problem solving and communications with all levels of the plant team* Drive process improvement by partnering with production and maintenance personnel, analyzing the supporting data, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and following up on improvements to evaluate their effectiveness* Execute projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met or exceeded. You may work as part of a team or have sole ownership on some projects* Educate plant personnel on engineering and technical issues so they understand how their actions impact operations* Collaborate with plant leadership and other resources to achieve operational goals* Actively engage with plant maintenance and technical teams to proactively improve utilization of resources* Provide training and start-up activities of new equipment and processes* Occasional travel for conferences, vendor meetings or similar activities may be required (RequirementsWhat you'll bring to the table* Mechanical Engineering degree or Electrical Engineering degree; Bachelor's plus relevant internship experienceOR 5+ years mechanical and technical experience in a manufacturing environment* Strong change management skills and experience with all levels of the organization, to influence and get buy-in while maintaining relationships* Strong verbal, written, analytical, and presentation skills* Knowledge of project management best practices* Ability to present ideas and designs to executive level employeesWe'll be excited if you have * Previous experience with the application of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies, Statistical Process Control and Team Facilitation* Able to utilize Project Management, SPC, designed experiments, and other appropriate techniques to evaluate process capabilities, define necessary improvements, and monitor resultsBenefitsYou'll see it in the vibrant colors of your school hallway, doctors and nurses will walk it while caring for your loved ones, your family will gather on it while creating everlasting memories. We are North America's #1 producer of resilient flooring products and our mission is to inspire great spaces.That's us. That's Armstrong Flooring.Community & Philanthropy We have a heritage of investing millions of dollars in programs that enhance the neighborhoods where we live and work. Additionally, we're proud that our employees regularly and willingly give of their time and talents to support the efforts of local organizations.Sustainability Armstrong Flooring has a long-standing reputation for sustainable innovation, starting with using cork waste to make linoleum floors over 100 years ago. We continue to develop products that have lower environmental footprints, and in some cases, reduce the environmental footprints of the buildings where they are installed.DEVELOPMENTAt Armstrong Flooring, every employee has a development plan and discussions around career growth. We have many employees with diverse backgrounds and career paths. We offer the following opportunities which promote a growth culture* Certifications* On-the-Job training* Tuition reimbursement* Instructor-led & online courses* Job shadowing* Cross-functional team projectsBenefits* Choice of competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans - effective Day 1 of employment* 401k with company match * Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts* Prescription plan with mail-order options* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Paid vacation with graduated schedule & option to purchase more* Paid holidays* Product discounts* Employee Assistance ProgramLIFESTYLE* Company celebrations & department gatherings* Recognition program* Service awardsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer Armstrong Flooring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

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