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IIMAK Process Engineer (Inks) in Amherst, New York
At ARMOR-IIMAK, we innovate and manufacture Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Direct Thermal Films & Industrial & Digital Inkjet Inks for products used every day. Whether it is a large sign, advertisement displaying your company or clothing designed for a friend, team, or organization, our ink technology makes visions, a reality. As a dynamic organization with a global presence, our passion & determination to design, manufacture, and sell the highest quality products across a diverse set of industries is what we do.
What you’ll do:
As a Process Engineer, you’ll make a direct impact as a subject matter expert in wax and solvent-based ink production, where you’ll be able to use your expertise to provide engineering support, troubleshoot and resolve complex processing issues on the production floor. Your natural problem-solving skills will come in handy as you lead capital projects that increase equipment uptime, output, and capacity.
Your passion will lead you to initiate and drive continuous improvement programs that increase productivity and overall equipment effectiveness. To ensure success in the role, you have extensive experience in chemical manufacturing processes, excellent project management skills and are highly analytical.
Solve production problems involving grinding, mixing, dispersing, filtration, and quality
Support capital projects for capacity and process improvements
Leads and/or supports continuous improvement programs to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
Participate and leads cross functional teams related to manufacturing programs
Takes engineering lead on production capacity teams
Instruct others and prepare Standard Operating Procedures to define steps/controls for the manufacturing process
Stays informed on new ink grinding and processing technology and leads implementation of equipment to remain competitive
Develop layouts to optimize process flow and material handling
Supports actions and provides directional cost models on commercialization teams for new products
Who you are:
You are detail oriented and thorough
You have solid analytical, problem solving and critical-thinking skills
You are a strong communicator with great and interpersonal skills
You display good judgment and decision making abilities
You are communicative and enjoy walking the production floor, speaking with all levels of the organization to ensure accuracy and full ownership of your section of the business
You thrive when looking for areas to improve, and are self-driven to analyze and come forward with recommendations for process
What you have:
BS Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline
3 to 5+ years of related experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes on an industrial; chemical manufacturing experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of mixing and grinding equipment/process/system technologies
Knowledge of engineering principles/theories/formulas/standards/practices
Justification/management of capital investments
Commercialization activities for new products
Solid CAD software and PC skills
What we offer:
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
Immediate 401(k) Match
Wellness Program/Incentives
Paid Lunch Breaks
Paid Time Off
Shift Premiums
On-Site Fitness Facility
Continued Learning Opportunities
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Appreciation Programs
ARMOR-IIMAK Safety Program
Employee Assistance Program
Pay Transparency: Additional factors such candidates work experience, education/training, job-related skills, as well as market and business considerations may influence compensation offered.
ARMOR-IIMAK is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.