US Process Engineer in Mocksville, North Carolina at Avgol America Inc

Job Title: US Process Engineer

Location: Mocksville, NC

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer oversees production processes, machine settings, product quality, trials, product qualifications, and continuous improvement activities. This position develops and maintains production recipes, establishes specifications for new products, supports process-related equipment, and provides technical leadership to resolve process and quality issues. The role works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, plant management, Process Technicians, and global process counterparts to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage production recipes and make changes as needed to maintain product quality and process performance.
• Create and validate new recipes for new products and production lines.
• Lead the execution of local trials and product qualifications, documenting results and coordinating required follow-up actions.
• Manage product properties and ensure products consistently meet approved specifications and quality requirements.
• Determine specifications for new products, select the appropriate production line, and manage process efficiency.
• Provide technical support to Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Production, and other functions as needed.
• Oversee process-related technology maintenance, including spin belts, honeycombs, and other equipment affecting the process.
• Supervise and support troubleshooting of process and quality issues by Process Technicians.
• Participate as a member of the plant management team and contribute technical process expertise to operating decisions.
• Participate in global process initiatives and communicate effectively with counterparts at overseas plants.
• Support quality by continually monitoring for abnormalities and reporting concerns promptly.
• Follow company safety procedures and use materials, tools, and equipment according to manufacturers’ directions and established requirements.
• Maintain appropriate process records and perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine settings, process controls, production recipes, and product specifications.
• Ability to plan and execute production trials and product qualifications, analyze results, and implement appropriate process changes.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for resolving process, equipment, efficiency, and quality issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred; knowledge of Cognex and SAP is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to interpret process information, specifications, and production requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work harmoniously across departments and with global counterparts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Core Comptencies:

• Process Control and Technical Judgment — Maintains effective recipes and settings and makes sound technical decisions that support quality, efficiency, and reliable production.
• Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement — Identifies root causes, coordinates corrective actions, and improves process performance.
• Product and Specification Stewardship — Establishes and maintains appropriate specifications and ensures product properties meet requirements.
• Trial and Qualification Leadership — Plans and executes trials and product qualifications with effective documentation and follow-through.
• Collaboration and Communication — Works effectively with plant functions, Process Technicians, management, and global process counterparts.
• Quality, Safety, and Accountability — Monitors abnormalities, reports concerns promptly, follows safety requirements, and takes ownership of assigned process activities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled year-round.
• Noise levels range from moderate to loud; hearing protection and other required personal protective equipment must be worn.
• The role requires regular interaction with production equipment and movement throughout manufacturing areas to monitor processes and support troubleshooting.
• The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a somewhat frequent basis and use materials and equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, consistent with applicable law and company process.

Performance Expectations:

• Production recipes, machine settings, product properties, and specifications are maintained accurately and effectively.
• Trials, product qualifications, and new-product process decisions are completed with appropriate planning, documentation, and follow-through.
• Process, equipment, efficiency, and quality issues are investigated promptly, communicated clearly, and resolved or escalated appropriately.
• The employee collaborates effectively across the plant and with global counterparts while consistently meeting quality and safety expectations.

What we offer:

• AVGOL offers a very competitive benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid birthday

At AVGOL, we are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination of any kind. AVGOL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.