Process Engineer

Ready to put your engineering talent toward something that matters? Join Growscape as a Process Engineer at our Middlefield, OH manufacturing facility.

At Growscape, you'll help build smarter, more sustainable solutions for the horticultural industry, while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We're looking for driven talent to help shape a greener future with our team. Come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Process & Equipment

• Learn and continuously improve manufacturing processes; support and troubleshoot process equipment (extrusion, vacuum forming, injection molding, printing, labeling)
• Assist technicians in diagnosing and resolving equipment and process issues
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes
• Create test parameters and lead testing, data analysis, and implementation of process, equipment, and engineering solutions

Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership

• Lead a continuous improvement team focused on improving Yield Efficiency (OEE) in the department of focus
• Establish and manage continuous improvement plans that raise efficiency, quality, safety, or service levels
• Lead capital projects from planning through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with vendors and contractors
• Manage, prioritize, and complete projects/programs of moderate to large size, scope, and duration, coordinating with engineers, technicians, other stakeholders, and plant floor teams
• Lead process failure discussions and investigations to ensure consistent solutions across all Departments
• Translate broad, conceptual ideas into practical, actionable solutions

Leadership & Safety

• Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times
• Lead by example as a hands-on leader; mentor team members on best practices
• Perform all duties in accordance with Growscape values
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Experience

• Continuous improvement experience, including LEAN and Six Sigma
• Experience analyzing production equipment, processes, and materials to diagnose and resolve issues
• Knowledge of statistical and quality methodologies, including SPC, 5S, 5 Why, FMEA, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis
• Preferred: experience with plastic processes and equipment (injection molding, thermoforming)
• Preferred: knowledge of raw materials, material properties, and their impact on plastic processing

Technical Skills

• Strong chemical and mechanical aptitude, preferably in the plastics industry
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and equipment as applied to design and production
• Proficiency with CAD
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex, job-related information clearly
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and identify strengths/weaknesses
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Upward potential to manage others, in addition to this support role
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required