JOB DESCRIPTION Job description A Charlotte-area manufacturer is looking for a Process Engineer who is responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing and 6σ Principles to improve safety, environmental, quality, cost and time-based activities related to the operation of Airlaid paper machines in the facility. The engineer will also evaluate new technological developments and best practices for operations.

Duties/Responsibilities: Structures work and activities based upon Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, & Time metrics Safety: -Applies 6σ Workplace Organization Principles -Ensures compliance with plant safety and departmental safety rules -Trains and coaches employees in developing safe work habits -Performs necessary Lock Out Tag Out and Confined Space entry activities Environmental: -Ensures that all processes are operated in accordance with all environmental permits -Promotes continuous improvement of environmental practices -Completes assigned action items for near miss incidents, public complaints, and environmental incidents -Trains and coaches employees in developing environmentally sound work habits -Participates in DEP and EPA audits as required -Completes required environmental documentation accurately Quality: -Leverages the use of Lean Manufacturing and 6σ Principles to measure statistical performance of processes Determine sources of process variation and impact on quality specifications -Define problems to be solved and the desired outcome -Measure and improve statistical performance Cost: -Identifies the need for capital projects, and develops the business case for such projects -Coordinates the planning and implementation of capital projects in a cost-effective manner with the Engineering and Maintenance departments Time: -Strives to understand deviations from daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly production budget and works with operations leadership to determine root cause and corrective actions -Assists with preparation and execution of biannual shutdowns to meet established time schedule Other Responsibilities: -Provides process and technical expertise for Airlaid operations -Troubleshoots all areas production areas, particularly in the absence of Line Managers -Assists operations leadership with establishing and maintaining operational and training protocols -Provides written and verbal guidance when the process needs to be operated outside of normal parameters for safety or operational reasons -Participates in the selection and training of backup shift supervisors and hourly working leads -Evaluates and recommends process improvement projects, and supports related trials -Serves on committees, task forces, teams as assigned and conducts special assignments as directed -Provides process and technical support during maintenance outages that may require working night shift, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications/Experience: -Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science -Lean Manufacturing certification -6σ Green Belt certification desired but not necessary -Extensive experience with textiles -Understands cost implications related to raw material purchases and usage -Must have strong communication and language skills -Enjoys collecting data to solve problems