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Job Description

Schneller is a global leader in the development and manufacture of engineered decorative laminates and non-textile floor coverings for transportation and architectural industries. We serve aviation, rail, interior decor and display manufacturers, providing custom design, color matching, materials selection, continuous and sheet production utilizing a Business Management System that is certified to ISO9001:2000 with Design at each of our facilities. Our expanding palette of new materials and constructions provides customized solutions for today's demanding designs including, enhanced visual ambiance and brand building, safety and cost-effectiveness. A Schneller hallmark is our ability to provide fast turnaround in meeting customer deadlines and to offer economical, minimum orders.

This position is responsible to problem solve manufacturing issues, optimize production equipment, and assist in the process development of new products.  This will include the scale up and refinement of new products to support their commercialization. It requires optimization of Process Engineering Guidelines to ensure reliability and reproducibility of processes prior to turnover to Manufacturing.  This position serves as technical liaison between R&D and Manufacturing and is responsible for evaluating, proposing and integrating technological advances into the Manufacturing process to improve quality and/or productivity for manufacturing operations.

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Requirements

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (there is no relocation provision for this position)

• Demonstrates commitment to Schneller Values and supports the Business Management System
• Interface with R&D during new product research, trials, introduction, and technical   problems
• Complete necessary collection and analysis of data to meet project objectives.
• Write project reports to summarize test results and update project status.
• Research and complete feasibility of new technology and process advancements to   improve quality, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, improve yields or improve equipment   utilization.
• Complete or direct any necessary product performance testing.
• Support New Business Development and R&D product/process related development
• Provide assistance as requested in equipment design, modification, installation, and   follow-up
• Maintain and understand ERP systems, Schneller currently utilizes Syteline
• Maintain Engineering Module including the Parts Master, BOO, BOM, and ECN changes
• Perform any other special assigned projects/duties as directed by the Director of Process   & Quality Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial) with emphasis and experience in material / polymer science, converting processes, related process     equipment and techniques. 

• Processing Engineering experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (highly desired).

• 8-12 years work experience in a related field with a minimum 5 years in product   development and process engineering (required).

• Lean manufacturing knowledge (highly desired).

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required, 5-10%.