Process Engineer

Role: Process Engineer

Reports to: Process Engineering Manager

Business Unit: Engineering

FLSA: Exempt

Company Background

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Role Summary:

As a Process Engineer you will participate in the full life cycle of novel and innovative manufacturing processes and equipment.  Your role will focus on testing, deployment and continuous improvement projects.  You will also collaborate with the team on the invention, prototyping, development, installation, and testing of processes and mechanical systems.  At all times, you will provide safety leadership by observing and adhering to safety regulations throughput all project phases.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Experimental design and execution for process and formulation trials
• Data collection and analysis
• Manufacturing support for process deployment or continuous improvement including night or weekend shifts if required
• Writing and editing SOPs and other process or equipment documentation
• Training operations team members on SOPs
• Collaborate with operations and R&D on product development testing
• Ability to manage cross functional teams on improvement projects 
• Root cause analysis and risk assessment of manufacturing processes and/or equipment
• Provides commissioning support for new equipment and process changes 
• Conducts safety and risk assessments for proposed and current equipment and processes 
• Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new types of tasks as the business grows

Experience and Education: 

• 3 + years industrial experience in Process Engineering
• BS in Engineering (or related STEM field)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Detail oriented with high sense of urgency and positive attitude
• Development and Application of Statistical Process Control for new processes
• Proficient in interacting with SQL databases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Able to stay on task with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn new process and develop new skills
• Works well under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated to take initiative and able to function independently
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.