Process Engineer

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Oversee materials science process equipment laboratory functions by leading trials, monitoring equipment performance, provide proper equipment maintenance, and enhancing process capabilities.

+ Collaborate with Materials Science team to design efficient and scalable manufacturing processes for new materials and products, ensuring feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with quality requirements.

+ Conduct thorough risk assessments of processes, identify and eliminate hazards, and implement safety measures to minimize risk to personnel, equipment, and environment.

+ Collect and analyze process data, utilize statistical tools to make data-driven decisions, identify trends, and make recommendations for process enhancements.

+ Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and executing corrective actions

+ Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow charts, ensuring consistent and accurate execution.

+ Work closely with cross functional teams, including production, quality, maintenance, and R&D to address process-related challenges and drive collaborative solutions.

+ Develop and provide training enabling proper and safe operation of process equipment.

+ Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, ensuring all processes adhere to relevant safety, quality, and environmental guidelines.

+ Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications

Job Skills:

+ Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks

+ Understanding of thermoplastic polymers and recycled materials as related to processing

+ Technical curiosity & enthusiastic approach to solving technical challenges.

+ Hands-on experience running single screw extruder, twin screw extruder, and injection molders

+ Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel, technicians, engineers, and management.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data-driven insight to solve complex problems

+ Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)

+ Willing to travel as required

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or 5+ years direct work experience

Preferred Experience:

+ 6-10 years’ experience working in a plastic materials lab

+ Proven experience as a plastic process engineer in a manufacturing environment.

+ Statistical analysis of lab data, Six Sigma experience is a plus

+ Experience with process safety management and risk assessment is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

+ Able to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requisition ID: 2023-15496

External Company Name: Advanced Drainage Systems

External Company URL: http://www.ads-pipe.com/en/

Street: 4640 Trueman Blvd