Flexible Film Engineer

Chicago based company is looking to expand their engineeeing group. Looking for ChemE's, ME and Polymer science degreed engineers to make an impact at this manufacturing site MUST HAVE BS IN TECHNICAL WITH FIVE YEARS BLOWN, CAST or CONVERTED FILM experience.
 The Process Engineer is responsible for effectively planning, directing and coordinating in a safe manner. The position i also the engineering support for solutions to plant and production problems relating to equipment issue/modifications. The Process Engineer sets up new equipment, provides mechanical drawings and ensures satisfactory operation of new equipment, and teaches others to use it properly. In addition, this position will be responsible for all aspects of product cost reduction, sustaining engineering and production support. Will be a champion of the philosophy of lean manufacturing techniques and implementation throughout the plant.
Position Responsibilities: Responsible for promoting safety awareness and keeping safety as a number one priority on a daily basis. Maximizing process efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Providing engineering/technical support for various departments to specify new equipment or systems, redesign existing equipment or systems, analyze efficiencies, or to test new products/processes/components/materials, while complying with applicable safety rules and regulations. . Monitoring process equipment service histories to improve maintenance reliability. Develops processes, methods, tooling and production equipment for new programs and supervises the installation and debugging. Interfaces with vendors to stay informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and their potential application. Ensures satisfactory operation of new processes or significantly upgraded process equipment Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical.