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Hi-Tech Manufacturing Process Engineer
Summary
Title:Hi-Tech Manufacturing Process Engineer
ID:1615
Team:Lab Operations
City, State/Province:Antioch, TN
Description

SmileDirectClub (SDC) is continuing to experience some exciting growth due to the incredible demand for our invisible aligners. SDC was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves a smile they love. We are the first digital brand (B2C) for your smile. The company was built upon a realization that recent trends in 3D printing and telehealth could bring about disruptive change to the invisible aligner market. By leveraging proprietary cutting-edge technology (3D imaging), we’re helping customers avoid office visits and cutting their costs by up to 70 percent because people shouldn’t have to pay a small fortune for a better smile.

The Process Engineer (PE) will be responsible for the continuous improvement of asset productivity and quality through improved process control and capability. The PE will lead efforts to troubleshoot quality, material, and process problems. Drives improved process control through SOP, material, equipment, and skill development. This is a dynamic, fluid and growing production operation, lots of opportunities to continue career advancement.

 

Things to DO:

  • Regularly interacts with frontline leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership.
  • Provides technical expertise to Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and Quality to support and improve plant performance.
  • Plans, executes and documents trial results for process and product development.
  • Provide support in developing specification for new products.
  • Responsible for the daily monitoring and troubleshooting for quality and production.
  • Develops and leads assigned projects from start to completion.
  • Develops and leads improvement programs around quality, process capability and yield reduction.
  • Responsible for determining process and machine capabilities and continuous improvement programs through the use of statistical methods.
  • Regularly interface with customers and vendors.
  • Provides support for investigations into customer complaints and developing corrective actions.
  • Responsible for working with raw materials and process equipment suppliers to qualify new materials for new products, increasing efficiencies and/or reducing cost.
  • Utilizes process control methodology (Six Sigma, SPC, Designed Experiments, etc...) to solve problems and improve process control and capability.
  • Serves as a resource on plant technologies, control systems, and raw materials. Initiates and assists with implementation of process control improvements using DMAIC planning process.
  • Initiates plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of processes and equipment.
  • Manages process change through use of designed experiments.
  • Initiates and leads process improvements.
  • Ensures maintenance of asset SOP's and work instructions.
  • Must be willing and able to work all available shifts and must be flexible to work hours as required, as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ensure all task are performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Things to BE/HAVE:

  • Four year engineering degree in a related field and at least several years of process related experience.
  • Demonstrate strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Experience in leading, motivating, and directing project team members in a highly matrixed work environment.
  • Proficient user in MS Office programs and MS Project.
  • Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, including air travel, but not that often.
  • Locally based (or soon to be) to the Nashville area, highly preferred. No sponsorship available.

 

Things to KNOW:

  • We LOVE our Customers: That’s why we offer invisible aligners for 70% less than our competitors.
  • We VALUE Time: With our aligners, we eliminate the need for a bi-weekly visit to the doctor by shipping the aligners directly to our customers’ doors!
  • We APPRECIATE our Employees: Competitive compensation, plus Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, 401K Contribution, and Paid Time Off to all full-time employees.

 

Want to learn more about our company and opportunities? Watch the video below or check us out at SmileDirectClub.com to learn more about our company, where we make working FUN.

Other Recruiting Video - https://vimeo.com/198070213

 

SmileDirectClub is changing the world of orthodontics. We believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile without the hassles of the traditional process. Join a team that is redefining an industry and making a difference in people's lives. We provide direct-to-consumer invisible aligner therapy that allows clients to realign their smile affordably, conveniently, and privately.

Our next step is to help more people transform their smiles by building our team with sharp, experienced individuals who are energized by the fast pace of a young business. If you have what it takes to dig into this market with us, then join our premier team! Together we can change how the world thinks about straightening teeth!

 

SmileDirectClub is backed by Camelot Venture Group, a private investment group that has been disrupting industries for over twenty years with innovative companies such as Quicken Loans, 1-800 Contacts, Fathead, and The Sharper Image. We’re doing it again, and this time you can be a part of it! Having closed on a $46.7 million capital raise in July 2016 led by Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), owner of the Invisalign® brand, SmileDirectClub is now valued at $275 million, and is continuing to grow share in the U.S. orthodontics market. With more than 800 full-time employees, we fill our days when not working with catered lunch, trivia, and other fun activities.

 

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