Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Process Engineer

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Process Engineer I

(Position is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Please apply on-line at www.torayfilms.com)

Summary:

Supports the manufacturing process using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve or revise processes, with the goal of improving 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.

Job Duties:

• 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 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 new product development group to assist in implementation and scale up of new products on the production lines.

• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0-2 years practical work experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with thermoplastics for film applications preferred
• Manufacturing experience through a previous internship preferred

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Beth Eustis (Brown '89)
Human Resources Manager
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
50 Belver Ave.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Office: (401)-667-4230