Process Engineer

IPL is seeking a Process Engineer for its Urbana, OH facility. The role involves overseeing performance KPIs, molding processes, and providing technical support to production teams. Responsibilities include data analysis for process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, project management, and collaboration with various teams. The engineer will also assist in sample processes and maintain documentation. IPL focuses on sustainable packaging solutions across multiple markets.
IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet.

We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.

The Dayton (Urbana) facility is one of the primary manufacturing sites for producing customized thin-wall injection molded containers, lids, over caps, and custom packaging solutions for branded, private label food and consumer product companies all over the world. IPL is the trusted innovation partner to some of the biggest brands in the world and by working closely with customers to design and develop the right solution, millions of people around the world use our products every day.

Process Engineer is responsible for Performance KPI’s as well as the molding process conditions. They have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and injection molding knowledge. The engineer will also provide leadership and hands on technical support to the production team. Assist in cost reduction and efficiency improvements, sample process and project management while providing support and data analysis to Operations and Quality departments.
• Provide hands on technical assistance and leadership with the Molding Department to help meet our production goals.
• Collect and analyze data to help drive molding process improvements which includes Performance KPI’s and scrap reduction.
• Document and assist in maintaining mold process sheets/masters.
• Review and update Production Maintenance procedures and support the technicians through training.

Continuous Improvement Focusing on Cost Reduction and OEE
• Plan, validate, and implement activities and projects to meet cost reduction targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams to generate ideas and execute changes related to cost reduction while maintaining high quality standards.
• Partner with suppliers to research and evaluate possible new, and advanced, manufacturing and production technology, when needed.

Management of Sample Process
• Drive sample process through to completion.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and information is entered into ERP.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to schedule sample runs.
• Evaluate finished sample data in conjunction with Quality department to determine pass/fail outcome.

Project Management
• Coordinate projects with full oversight of all aspects of the project.
• Develop and drive project timeline.
• Assign project responsibilities.
• Monitor and summarize project progress.
• Prepare reports for senior management on project status.

Other Duties
• Attend customer line trials and assist in problem solving any issues that may arise.
• Provide Engineering support for Production and Quality department, as needed.

Food Safety
• Enforce and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and all Food Safety and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) policies and procedures.

Additional information:
• Thorough understanding of product engineering and tooling.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands when and how to use available resources.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, complete projects in a timely manner, and maintain a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision with a high degree of initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to problem solve, analyze, and make recommendations.
• Associates Degree in Engineering or related field, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Prior work in manufacturing environment, a plus.
• Proficient in use of data analysis software (ie: Minitab, SQL).
• Proficient in MS Project or similar project management software.
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