Technical Service Engineer - Process Engineer
Posted 24 days ago
Technical Service Engineer - Process Engineer
BGF Industries - Virginia (Altavista)
Responsible for providing expertise to process MAT/nonwoven materials, solve technical processing problems, modify or control process to improve quality of product or improve efficiency, provide technical service assistance and product and process recommendation. Job Responsibilities: 1.* Collaborate with customers, R&D, manufacturing, and sales to establish mutually agreed-upon specifications. 2.* Assist business management and marketing in determining trends in new product and process technology. 3.* Represent company at market-appropriate industry meetings, trade shows, and conferences. 4.* Participate directly in technical problem solving at the customer level. 5.* Keep abreast of developments in materials (fibers, nonwovens, films, adhesives, metals) and associated processing technology. Coordinate and contact vendors as needed. 6.* Suggest changes in manufacturing processes to improve process control, cost, quality, or efficiency. 7.* Work with production personnel to solve processing difficulties. 8.* Work with QC team members to review customer claims 9.* Must be proficient in design of experiment (DOE) and statistical analysis. 10.* Coordinate plant trials. Collect and analyze data. 11.* Analyze data, evaluate the results of suggested changes, draw conclusions and report accordingly. Perform verbal presentations. 12.* Create reports, graphs or other visuals to communicate trends and correct quality issues 13.* Aids with the purchase and installation of new process equipment. 14.* Maintain a high safety and health standard. 15.* All other duties as assigned by management, including: a. Item setup to accurately capture cost and production throughput b. Create set-up sheets to capture new processes for production c. Provide feedback to customers when needed
Required Qualifications:
Prerequisites: Four-year degree – preferably in Engineering or Textiles. One – 2 years’ experience or relevant Co-op experience necessary