JOB SUMMARY: 

Creates, develops, implements, documents, evaluates and improves procedures and processes required to safely manufacture quality products.  Primary processes include mixing, extruding, calendering, and compression and injection molding elastomers.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Collaborate with operators, product engineers, and tool engineers to ensure product and tools are designed to optimize manufacturability of products.  

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document new or existing manufacturing processes, materials and/or equipment.  

• Develop and implement process control methods, systems and procedures for manufacturing processes.  

• Design with SolidWorks, coordinate, improve, and validate new or replacement tooling, molds, fixtures, and/or dies required to manufacture products.    

• Identify and document safe and efficient processes and procedures by creating and maintaining job safety analysis, work instructions, and lock out / tag out procedures.  

• Develops, designs, and implements new manufacturing processes and equipment along with associated tooling or fixtures.  

• Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes for new manufacturing equipment and create equipment specifications, scope of work, and capital appropriation request (CAR), if required.  

• Work with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.  

• Estimate or measure labor requirements, setup time, cycle time and costs to manufacture products.  

• Provide technical support to production and maintenance with trouble shooting and resolving technical problems.  

• Analyze manufacturing processes for enhancements to safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.  

• Support business unit goals and objectives, safety initiatives, quality initiatives, continuous improvement initiatives, and company policies and procedures  

• Keeps supervisor regularly informed of all activities and carries out special assignments as directed.   

• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field through study of technical literature and membership in technical societies.  

COMPETENCIES:   

• Effective communication   

• Collaborates   

• Action oriented   

• Drives engagement  

• Manages Ambiguity  

• Manages complexity  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering.  Other educational background with relevant experience.  

• Strong ability to collaborate, listen and implement ideas of all manufacturing employees.  

• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects.  

• Strong written and oral communication skills.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Manufacturing Environment.  Restricted area; manufacturing floor (protective clothes, safety glasses, safety shoes); office environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Office and Manufacturing Floor Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Clarity of vision to see near and mid-range.  Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.  

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $70,000 - $114,000 annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​