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Green New Energy Materials
Process Engineer - Bilingual in Mandarin
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What they do
A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.
$109,309 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the production processes related to coating and film manufacturing to ensure stable quality, efficiency, and safety. This role works cross-functionally with R&D, quality, equipment, and production teams to implement continuous process improvements, support new product introduction, and drive operational excellence through data-driven analysis and lean methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Process Development and Optimization- Design, develop, and refine coating process parameters, workflows, and operating standards based on product and customer requirements.
- Conduct process capability studies and optimize production parameters to improve yield, reduce defects, and enhance efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on cost reduction, cycle time, and process stability. 2. Process Validation and New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead process validation, pilot trials, and sampling during the introduction of new materials or products.
- Analyze test results and production data to validate process capability and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with R&D to transfer laboratory processes to mass production effectively. 3. Production and Technical Support
- Provide technical guidance to production teams on process control, coating material handling, and equipment operation.
- Troubleshoot production issues and lead root cause analyses to maintain stable production performance.
- Ensure processes operate within specified limits and maintain compliance with quality standards. 4. Equipment and Material Management
- Support installation, calibration, and optimization of coating and related process equipment.
- Evaluate, select, and test coating materials, solvents, and additives to meet production and quality requirements.
- Work with equipment vendors to improve machine reliability and process capability. 5. Quality, Safety, and Compliance
- Collaborate with the QA team to analyze coating-related defects and implement corrective/preventive measures.
- Ensure all processes comply with environmental, safety, and occupational health regulations.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and ISO/5S/lean compliance reviews. 6. Data Analysis and Documentation
- Collect, analyze, and interpret process data using statistical tools to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and improvement proposals. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Procurement teams to align process and product goals.
- Provide technical support for customer sampling, validation, and technical communications. 8. Continuous Improvement & Training
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the process engineering team.
- Mentor and train process technicians and production operators on best practices and process standards.