Process Development Engineer (Flexography)
Footprint, Mexico

Process Development Engineer (Flexography) will be responsible for all the process development activities of the high-speed flexographic cup print production workflow including coordinating with printer manufacturer and help the installation process, improving the machine utilization, new product initiation, coordinating with prepress houses related to flexographic plates, improve the throughput, develop new procedures, initiate methods to reduce manufacturing cost. Coordinate with Gilbert, USA Engineering team and implement their recommendations.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum 5 years prior flexographic printing experience (8 10 preferred)
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and English.
• Print Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Experience in installing and operating flexographic printing presses.
• Prior experience/exposure to High-Speed Flexographic Printing
• Cup printing (dry offset) on plastic or molded fiber cups is a distinct advantage.
• Prior use of designed experiments, SPC or equivalent
• Knowledge of print quality control procedures
• Knowledge of CMYK color separations and flexography plate making.
• Knowledge of Pre-press and proofing
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, vendors, customers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Work equally well individually or in a team situation.
• Availability to travel as needed.
• Must pass a background check.

Knowledge /Abilities

• Flexibility to work in a demanding environment.
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work and multi-task
• Effective bilingual communicative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Understand and dedication to Lean Principles including 5S
• Must work well under pressure, meeting daily deadlines.
• Self-starter with little supervision
• Good time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible with change and accept change as a positive experience
• Must be able to learn the company’s software and computer system
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, ability to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and reach above shoulder heights and below waist throughout the day.
• Lifting as required with proper lifting techniques up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term amp; Long Term Disability
• Training amp; Development

Job Rewards and Benefits