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Position Title:  Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

Location: 

Narragansett, RI, US, 02882

Job Category:  Engineering
Shift:  Shift 1
Full Time / Part Time:  Full-Time
Job Level:  Individual Contributor
Approximate Travel:  0%
Job Description: 

Summary:

This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in scrap reduction across all product lines within the business unit.  This role focuses on identifying root causes of material waste and implementing both immediate corrective actions and long-term process improvements.

Essential Functions:

    • Conducts detailed analysis of scrap to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement for multiple product lines. Implements immediate corrective actions targeting top scarp drivers.

     

    • Monitor and run material usage variance reports to pinpoint variances and execute corrective measures. Become familiar with our ERP system to be able to understand the transactional process to be able to troubleshoot and correct issues to avoid further scrap events.

     

    • Maintain opportunity logs to track unresolved issues and opportunities for improvement and collaborate with stakeholders to escalate and address complex challenges, ensuring timely resolution.

     

    • Lead projects focused on scrap reduction, efficiency improvement, and process optimization by developing and implementing tools to ensure operators have clear protocols for action.

     

    • Actively engage with operators to gather feedback and identify additional process improvement opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

     

    • All other duties as assigned.

     

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
  • 2+ years engineering experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong computer skills with Excel or JMP, and navigating ERP systems
  • Experience with Pareto analysis, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma tools
  • Familiarity with scrap reduction and process control in a manufacturing environment
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead and influence change on the shop floor
Additional Qualification Details:  No additional requirement needed

Who We Are and What We Are All About:

Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.

Why Work for Rogers:

It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

About Rogers Corporation:

At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.


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Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island

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