Process Engineer

Location:

Chillicothe, MO Onsite, some relocation assistance available DeLaval is seeking a Process Engineer who is passionate about lean manufacturing and eager to expand their technical expertise. As a leader in the dairy industry with long term stability and growth and state-of-the-art equipment, DeLaval's opportunity will build upon your engineering experience and leadership skills to progress into a management role. About DeLaval DeLaval is a leading global supplier of solutions that improve the performance of farms for professional food producers. We support our customers in reducing their environmental footprint while improving food production, profitability and the well -being of the people and animals involved. We offer products, systems and services for all steps of milk production. Our solutions are used by millions of dairy farmers around the globe every day. At DeLaval, we prioritize our people and their safety. We pride ourselves on our culture of thinking and acting as One DeLaval. We also empower our people to Make Things Happen and encourage Setting Direction . To learn more about DeLaval, please visit us at www.delaval.com/en-us/. In support of our amazing team, DeLaval offers: Competitive compensation Year-end bonus Paid vacation plus additional time off at the end of the year 401K with company match Medical, Dental, Vision And MORE! Position Overview The Process Engineer, reporting to the Plant Manager, is responsible for developing, refining, and trouble-shooting the rubber molding processes and providing guidance and mentoring to Process Technicians. In your role you will provide day-to-day plant-wide technical manufacturing support, while ultimately improving the overall plant efficiency and quality. Additionally, you will manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously, use lean manufacturing tools and engage your advanced problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to address quality and efficiency issues. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the various aspects of the process engineering including design, planning and development Undertake scoping study level trade-off evaluations of process alternatives Assist in the development of processing plans, methods, design, material handling, staffing requirements, cost analysis and other areas as appropriate Oversee the cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed expectations Responsible for new compound development and documentation Requirements Bachelor's Degree preferred with injection molding classes or internship or 5 years of experience in rubber/plastics injection molding Solid working knowledge of rubber/plastics molds and related tooling Exposure to rubber mixing and extrusion processes Proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Solid Edge a plus Experience in lean manufacturing is preferred If you're passionate about delivering exceptional quality processes and products, thrive in a collaborative team environment, embrace continuous improvement, and want to have a meaningful voice in shaping our processes—we want to hear from you! DeLaval is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person