Senior Process Engineer

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today! Find out more at our website.

Position Purpose

A Process Engineer will have demonstrated technical capability to achieve success in a multi-faceted manufacturing environment. The position demands a mature individual capable of working within a team on technical/operational projects that involve a broad range of equipment, materials, and procedural issues. A Process Engineer will have proven talents in: written/verbal communications; logical thought processes; project design and management; working effectively as a member of a team; and recognizing potential problems and providing means for avoiding the problems.

Principle Accountabilities

• Perform assignments under a reasonable level of supervision.
• Perform laboratory testing as required for evaluation of new materials and products.
• Investigate and recommend equipment and processes for manufacture of new products.
• Assist in the development and scale-up of new products.
• Support, investigate and provide remedies for manufacturing process problems.
• As required, establish working relationships with outside personnel to meet project objectives.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of current products, processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Utilizes engineering tools (FMEA, Control Plans, 5S, etc.) to support efficient area operations.
• Maintain adequate records and orderly files on all assigned projects.
• Assist maintenance department with evaluations of equipment problems and design requirements of all equipment.
• Assist as needed on environmental compliance projects as they relate to the process function.
• Assist in training of production personnel and creation of supporting documents.
• Work with operating personnel to reduce waste generation.
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving abilities using engineering tools.
• Maintains a level of trust and credibility within and between departments.
• Prioritizes work to focus on important problems/issues.
• Communicates clearly, efficiently, and professionally with others in the organization.
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of safety and environmental regulations as they may pertain to work assignments.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Willingly provides consultative services to other departments as needed.
• Monitors and evaluates processes for environmental regulations compliance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor Degree required (preferred in Chemical Engineering)
• Must have at least five (5) years practical experience in related manufacturing field and a proven history of accomplishments.
• Excellent problem-solving capability, initiative and both verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail of process, product and material design.
• Solid understanding of machining/fabrication and fluid systems - fans, pumps, pneumatics & hydraulics.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Good organizational skills including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience with paper or web converting, coating and/or packaging is desired.
• Experience in plastic film processing experience is a plus.