Process Engineer

​​Ontex is a leading international provider of disposable personal hygiene solutions for all generations. With a global team of around 7,500 employees, we develop, produce and distribute in about 100 countries through leading retailers and healthcare providers. Ontex was founded in Belgium in 1979 and is listed on Euronext Brussels.

To reinforce our Production & manufacturing team we are looking for a Process Engineer.

Why does this job exist at Ontex?

Drive process stability on the Autonomous Manufacturing Unit

• Drive process and product quality improvements on the AMU
• Monitor existing process stability programs, historical trends and KPI data for early identification and resolution of process and quality issues
• Drive elimination of losses/waste on the AMU

How big is the job?

Responsible for the 4-7 production lines of 1 AMU

What am I expected to deliver, and what are my main tasks?

• Strive for 0 accident
• MUST HAVE DIAPER EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE.
• Drive overall operational and performance reduction losses in OEE by ensuring capture and analysis of process and quality data to identify opportunities and create solutions
• Lead Root Cause Analysis on OEE losses (i.e. operational and performance losses)
• Prepare documentation for process specifications, procedures, and work instructions
• Develop operational standards, keep them always updated and audit their correct application in the shop floor
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and best practices
• Exchange good practices with the Process Engineers of the other AMUs
• Implement Lean Manufacturing (OMEX) principles to drive continuous improvement
• Execute and optimize product/size changeovers
• Actively participate in the development of the Capex projects, providing process input to the Engineering/Projects team

With whom do I need to collaborate to get the job done?

CI Manager, AMU Manager, Team Leaders, Process Technicians, Operators, Maintenance Supervisor , Reliability Engineer

How complex are the tasks I’m dealing with, and how do I solve problems?

Situations I encounter require constant adaptation or development of new solutions through analytical, interpretative, evaluative, creative and innovative thinking. To find the solution I need to think within broadly defined policies and objectives

What do I need to be successful in this job?

Education requirement:

• Technical Bachelor

Prior Experience:

• 2 –3 years in a manufacturing environment

Specific Job Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude
• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of tools and techniques related to resolving process and quality losses
• Understands how to drive performance improvement across working groups to achieve high performance
• Knowledge of lean principles (i.e. waste identification, OEE and limit analysis, SMED)

What are the core competencies for the job?

• Dealing with change
• Convincing
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Leading innovation

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Interested in your next step at Ontex? Do not hesitate to apply!