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Olsten Staffing Services is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a Junior Process Engineer in Santee, SC. Apply Now if you meet the qualifications listed below!

**Summary** Junior process engineer is in charge of designing and developing procedures to optimize manufacturing operations. Including understanding and identifying the needs of the company, gathering and analyzing data, developing prototypes and test structures, managing budgets and timelines, and producing regular progress reports. May also assess existing systems and procedures, recommending solutions for problem areas. Provides support to staff while implementing the company's policies and regulations. Provides engineering support for ongoing and new operations by performing the following duties.

**JUNIOR PROCESS ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Lead and assist maintenance in resolving equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot process problems, and organize and implement preventative maintenance procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with BRC and OSHA regulations.

+ Monitor and control programmable logic controller (PLC).

+ Maintain responsibility for manufacturing.

+ Systemize the Deviation/CAPA and train on investigations utilizing DMAIC.

+ Designs methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving production costs, yields, quality, and safety.

+ Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.

+ Monitors process equipment to identify potential errors and develops solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of those problems.

+ Designs and conducts plant trials to determine performance capabilities.

+ Develops and updates process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable.

+ Determines the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.

+ Determines the layout of equipment, and utilities for engineering changes.

+ Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.

+ Set objectives, plans, and schedule multiple projects to accomplish defined objectives to meet manufacturing goals.

+ Develop and improve existing processes and methods for control and troubleshooting of manufacturing technical problems.

+ Ensure equipment uptime through the expedient, effective resolutions of production equipment problems to meet customer needs.

+ Independently perform process and project activities with general instruction.

+ Manage line priorities to assure that all activity is directed in alignment with Business Unit objectives and serve as the process technical expert for one area within the plant.

+ Recommend and coordinate process improvement activities with the Line Support and Operations groups (Lean initiatives)

+ Support Manufacturing Equipment Excellence (ME2)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises one to five Engineering Interns. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

**Analytical** - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

**Design** - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

**Problem Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

**Project Management** - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

**Technical Skills** - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

**Cost Consciousness** - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.

**Ethics** - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

**Organizational Support** - Follows policies and procedures.

**Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

**Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

**Work Environment** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Pay Details:** $33.00 to $39.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.