Process Tech

Building our Future Together.FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Purpose:

Support FXI Santa Teresa, NM in the following areas... using their specialized expertise to ensure that technological operations proceed as planned. Teach people how to operate and maintain technology through training programs and explanatory manuals. Create and develop new procedures to enhance existing foam fabrication process resulting in improved performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research, process flow design, and develop foam fabrication manufacturing process to optimize productivity and workflow (workstation).
• NOTE: Work together with NPI (Ind Eng.) for new process and products.
• Machine and/or equipment, process manufacturing design / material flow.
• Work together with Operations to evaluate procedures and recommend solutions for improvements
• Process Technician responsible to collect data (time studies, scrap, down time
• Create and develop SWI (Sequence Work Instructions) to standardize common processes and assure consistent and stable manufacturing
• Investigate and troubleshoot any problems that arise with processes, procedures, and operations
• Work with other plant process engineers on the integration of new and existing processes or best practices (OEE, Scrap, MUV, CI Budget goals)
• Aid in the systems and procedures of the repair and maintenances of equipment.
• Train shift floor lead on equipment's SOP & SWI together with production supervisors and HR.
• Ensure process audits have been conducted.
• Maintain and develop SQDC standards.
• Assist teams in implementing 6S and maintain a standard development and audit approach throughout the site.

Training Required:

• Green Belt certified preferred
• Training in Lean Initiatives preferred
• Leadership, Effective Planning, Time Management

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in engineering or related sub-field such as chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Proficiency with computer and information technology
• Specialized industry-specific training strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of scientific and mathematical principles
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Desired Traits:

• Microsoft Office
• Proficient/Advanced user of excel and PowerPoint/Power BI.
• Experience with Minitab advanced/Jump statistical software preferred.
• IATF 16949 - Basic knowledge.
• ISO 14001 - Basic knowledge.
• CELC - CTPAT - OEA - Basic knowledge.
• SAFETY - Basic knowledge.

Other Requirements:

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.