Engineer, Plant Process - Bellevue, OH

Responsible for:  

• Diagnoses the root cause of production machine issues and develops and implements corrective action plans. This includes root cause analysis on issues, a combined effort with plant personnel on implementation of corrective actions and group follow up to insure the corrective actions were complete and thorough.
• Re-engineers existing production systems to improve plant department yields.
• Works on predictive and preventive maintenance processes, including periodic review of procedures and their execution.
• Conducts line inspections and documents results. Assists in driving corrective actions when necessary.
• Networks plants and/or vendors when issues arise that require outside support to resolve problems, i.e. quality, safety, mechanical and electrical.
• Participates in designing new work systems that enhance plant performance, i.e. line tune-ups, improved PM processes, and improved change over processes, etc.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with plant personnel to support improved plant performance.

Requirements: 

• Broad training in a related professional field of study usually acquired through work related experience or college level education. 
• Job related experience for 1-3 years minimum. 
• Experience with preferential heating. 
• Experience and knowledge of the utilization of continuous improvement tools, such as SMED, TPM, 5S, and Six Sigma. 
• Working knowledge of the following areas: engineering principles, practices, nomenclature and procedures; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; product specification and equipment technology; injection and stretch blow molding, preferably Husky and Sidel machines in a multi layer PET environment; support equipment, i.e., dryers, compressors; PET manufacturing experience preferred; design of experiment, SPC, machine and process capability studies, industrial PLC and communication systems a plus.

Behaviors this person might exhibit: Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Has the functional and/or technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answer. Can be counted on to exceed expectations successfully. Spends his/her time and the time of others on what is important. Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress. Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decision; sets clear objectives and measures. Is good at establishing clear directions; distributes the workload accordingly; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.

Relocation Assistance is available.

Resumes submitted other than to POC Human Resources MAY NOT be considered valid for this open position. Corporate and Packaging employees must have been in their present position as regular, full-time employees for a minimum of one year in order to apply.  All Ball employees must submit an Internal Job Application Form available on the myballsource/employee portal and a resume, as well as apply through the Ball website. 

EOE M/F/D/V