- Leads development and startup of small to mid-size chemical process lines. Prepare and manage schedule and budget. Report progress as needed.
- Initiates change approval testing including Engineering Trials, Trial Verifications (TV), Mass Trials, or Pilot Runs.
- Collects process data, perform advanced trending, statistical evaluation, and process control methodologies to identify areas for progress.
- Prepares and presents proposals for process improvements including justification, ROI (through Cost Management group), schedule, resources, etc.
- Leads small groups or teams in improvement activities (yield, uptime, process efficiency, cost, problem resolution, etc.). Initiates recommendations for improvements based on tasks assigned.
- Creates and investigates new recycle product ideas based on existing knowledge and experience. Prepares and presents detailed proposals to program management team.
- Compiles information & contributes to development of department / division/ project budgets and spending schedules.
- May assist with development of new members by providing training for specific areas of responsibility / knowledge. May lead or mentor Level I engineer(s).
- Demonstrates knowledge of thermoplastic resins (HIPS, POM, etc.) and other materials specific to Canon new and recycled products and their properties.
- Investigates root cause of production issues impacting product quality or yield, support implementation of improvements and countermeasures.
- Issue Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), and technical reports as needed.
- Collects process data; performs trending and statistical evaluation to monitor process performance to understand stability and areas for improvement.
- Performs polymer material properties testing as needed. Utilize common analytical methods (FTIR, XRF, DSC, TGA, MFI, stress/strain, impact, optical, SEM, etc.). May include testing of other types of materials.
- Disassembles and categorizes Canon toner cartridge materials. Recommends recycle stream for new models.