Process Engineer

at  Petmate

Petmate’s story begins 60 years ago! The idea began with a single focus of keeping pets safe when in transportation. They created the dog kennel specifically for transportation needs. What started as a single idea turned into a multimillion-dollar business with twenty-one brands and countless products.
The Company is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas/Ft. Worth ‘Metroplex’. The Corporate Headquarters is located within walking distance of the iconic AT&T Stadium, home of the 5-time Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboys, and The Ballpark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers baseball club. DFW Airport is also nearby. Our Manufacturing facility is in Arlington, Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Petmate is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastics products serving various industries. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, we strive to deliver superior products that meet the evolving needs of our customers while minimizing environmental impact.
These are new roles to our manufacturing organization and we are seeking a talented and experienced Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and passion for optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, sustainability, products and equipment, as well as maintenance of existing products and processes. Plastics experience is preferred, but more important is problem solving, documentation and training a small group of technicians within a zone.
In parallel this position supports our Operations team to produce high quality products within a continuous improvement environment. This includes identifying and addressing production issues, ensuring that manufacturing processes are properly documented and executed, and working towards our cost improvement objectives. (such as labor and material savings).
We are looking for engineers that enjoy working collaboratively with personnel on the shop floor. We are transforming our production processes and plant flow. If you are a proactive problem solver, you will thrive on making an impact in our business.

DESIRED SKILL SET

• Hands on mechanical aptitude and exposure to manufacturing operations
• Self-guided with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines
• Ability to present and communicate across multi levels and audiences within the organization
• Communicate with Equipment Vendors (Domestic/Abroad)
• Use data, logic and experience, to identify problems and propose/implement solutions
• Demonstrated personal time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical information including but not limited to: manufacturing drawings, engineering instructions, and material data sheets.
• Work in a team environment within a matrix organization environment
• Occasionally move heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without aids
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or equivalent from accredited university
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling/drafting software, including FEA
• A minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a Mid-High Volume Manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience, or direct supervisor experience preferred
• Experience in high volume production machining equipment, multiple types of applications and product lines (changeovers, various tooling, molding).
• Quality System Knowledge (ISO/QS/TS)
• Structured Problem-Solving skills with a keen attention to detail. (8D/A3)
• Experience with process optimization, statistical analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies, FMEA, DVP&R
• Capital Equipment Justifications
• Production Equipment Capacity Planning
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead/support production operations
• Lead/support development and execution of workflow and plan for equipment, procedures and policies to increase efficiency
• Introduce innovations in production and identify cost-saving opportunities by performing cost analysis of new and existing processes
• Effectively communicate and execute company expectations and objectives to various teams
• Monitor and communicate project status, issues, and significant developments to stake holders
• Execute the analysis/evaluation/implementation of various processes, equipment, and programs to support increased efficiencies, uptime, and safety
• Ensure employees and equipment comply with safety regulations
• Manage maintenance and mechanical emergencies
• Develop procedures and work instructions to establish consistent, high-quality manufacturing processes
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement objectives and Lean initiatives
• Design support equipment/tooling as needed using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Troubleshoot auxiliary equipment
• Provide sustained support to the Manufacturing floor and 3rd party vendors
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Ability to work over various shifts as required with the job (24/7 production facility)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise 4-5 hourly Process Techs at the floor level