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Process Engineer Blown Film Extrusion Balcan USA Inc. - 2.9 Pleasant Prairie, WI Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $105,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Polymers experience in materials engineering Project engineering Microsoft Excel Materials engineering experience within manufacturing English Manufacturing facility experience Productivity software Training & development Manufacturing Full Job Description Summary The Process Engineer, Blown Film Extrusion is primarily responsible is to serve as the point of contact for Balcan USA's technical and subject matter expert to the blown film extrusion department. Coordinate with technical counterparts at Balcan Innovations plants and serve as centralized technical resource for business transfers, new technology implementation, and new product introduction. Train and develop Balcan USA's technical competencies and educate on blown film extrusion technologies to help promote Balcan's technical expertise and market knowledge. The Process Engineer, Blown Film Extrusion is essential to energizing and challenging the team as we grow the business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time. Serve as technical expert for blown film extrusion process and products as well as new technologies Assist with production management in planning of and implementing the necessary technical changes required to sustain adequate production line capacity Mentor and provide guidance to extrusion team members Lead successful startup and implementation of new or modified equipment Initiate and conduct studies or projects for new processes, process changes, and/or improvements to improve safety, improve product quality, increase production efficiency and decrease standard cost Independently design and conduct statistically valid, scientifically sound feasibilities studies and process improvement projects and prepare timely written updates and reports of these activities Perform and assist with extrusion process validations Evaluate and recommend equipment to implement new projects, and specify any equipment necessary for capital improvements Interface with customers and suppliers on project matters, process capability studies, product quality issues, etc. Support quoting activities within material selection and process development Provide training to manufacturing personnel for new processes and products Support trials being conducted in extrusion Support the extrusion team members in preparing resin blend/recipes and product QC testing Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Education and /or Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or other relevant degree preferred 5-6 years of direct blown film extrusion specialty experience required in lieu of degree, 3-5 years of experience with degree 5-6 years experience in related field within manufacturing setting, 3-5 years of experience with degree Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate projects and deliver results. Experience supporting and troubleshooting plastic extrusion production lines Experience with Film, Web Handling, and Extrusion Laminating, preferred Must have understanding of plastic materials such as

HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, AND PP.

Experience with extrusion machine troubleshooting and repairs Experience in resin handling and inventory control of plastics raw materials, additives and color master batches Experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing facility Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required Fluency in English (read & write) Analytical skills Lean Manufacturing training and/or experience a plus. Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and customer specifications. Ability to establish a positive relationship with employees at all levels Dynamic, quickly respond to ever changing environment Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production dockets, customer orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship?

Experience:

Manufacturing:

3 years (Required) Blown film extrusion: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person