Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 13,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable product benefits we all know and value, like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has 65 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 5,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. Summary/General Job Description/Mission: Responsible for the day to day manufacturing engineering operations in assigned area. Specifically, meeting production needs, executing related projects, and maintaining process/equipment documentation to ensure safe, consistent, and defined processes compliant with our HSE and Quality systems. Responsibilities Related to the Job: Follow and role model all safety rules and use proper PPE. Adhere to Vibrantz’s Core Values and Behaviors. Ensure processes are running according to approved procedures and standards. Oversee production of designated products, applying statistical techniques. Ensure process conforms to customer requirements within the restrictions of process capability. Create, maintain, and be audited to related equipment procedures, batch documentation, and control plans. Train and ensure operators understand how to fill out and/or follow the above forms/procedures. Provide definition to the MRP group for the setup and maintenance of SAP BOMs and Recipes. Manage and safely execute continuous improvement and cost reduction projects, using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Support technical transfer of new products Plan and execute improvement projects on designated products and/or processes. Support capital projects from an Operations/Technical standpoint. Work directly with suppliers and customers on technical and quality-related issues. Prepare Management of Change (MOC) and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) documentation. Act as subject matter expert on assigned products and processes, providing support to the Technical Service, R&D, MRP, and Quality groups as needed. Social Responsibilities: Maintain compliance with Vibrantz’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations Act according to the Vibrantz’s Value & Behaviors Required Qualifications and Knowledge: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Glass Science Engineering. Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated presentation skills. Demonstrated computer application competencies, especially MS-Office. Preferred Qualifications: Statistical and data analysis training such as black belt or 6-sigma Problem solving and program management training: RedX, 8D, 5-why or similar Knowledge of ISO9000, IATF 16949 and ISO14001 requirements Travel Requirements: Minimal – Typically < 10%. Competencies/Job Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to statistically analyze data for problem solving. Ability to work well with personnel of all Vibrantz – Penn Yan departments, at all levels. Strong project management skills; ability to multi-task and work under time constraints Ability to compile presentations and statistical data with minimal errors and present that information to suppliers, customers or internal personnel in a confident manner. Understanding of the ISO9001 Quality Standard requirements and knowledge of other higher-level quality systems such as IATF16949. Audit Experience a plus. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Location Penn Yan, NY Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com). It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy shall be applied to each facility of the Company. Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; dry powder pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs over 5,000 people and operates 65 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.