Fleecing Project Engineer

Freudenberg Performance Materials - Asheville, NC

Full-time

Asheville, NC

Textile Mills

About the position

The FLEECING PROJECT ENGINEER role focuses on supporting production through technical and systems-related aspects of processes and products. The engineer will be responsible for identifying root causes of nonconformances, monitoring quality indices, and implementing improvements in productivity and quality. This position also involves direct engagement with equipment installation and start-up, as well as leading capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Support production in all areas related to the technical/systems aspects of the process/products.
• Determine root cause(s) for process/product nonconformances and upsets.
• Assess production feasibility of new processes/products.
• Monitor/control established quality and production indices.
• Establish/maintain process/product parameters.
• Coordinate and follow up on technical aspects of customer complaints.
• Segregate and dispose of off-quality products.
• Support and implement methods to improve productivity, capacity, and quality.
• Define technical projects and goals.
• Provide technical support to marketing group and customers for implementation of new processes/products.
• Direct involvement with equipment installation and start-up, including procedures/training.
• Serve as leader for capital projects.
• Provide support and coverage to other Process Engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in melt spin/draw/winding bicomponent fibers, spun-bonded nonwovens, and operation of major chemical process equipment.