Process Engineer

About the position

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Provide technical support to manufacturing
• Problem-solving, collecting, and analyzing information
• Work cross-functionally in the development of processes and procedures
• Train Process Technicians and others
• Analyze procedures/processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Handle raw material changes
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Manager

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial/Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related concentrations
• 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence others positively
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Understanding and exposure to statistical, process, and lean manufacturing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, 5S, and similar
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications

Nice-to-haves

• SAP experience preferred
• Minitab experience
• Experience in manufacturing with exposure to material handling, web handling, mixing, coating, batch processing, ball milling, tape casting, converting processes such as slitting and blanking, automation and controls
• Experience with process troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401K