Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 5, 2026. Sonoco scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job scope
Optimizing and continuously improving operational and production processes.
Analysing and collect data for KPI through statistical tools .
The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance while ensuring compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
Main duties
1. Monitoring process performance and KPIs (like OEE, line spoilage, performance,…)
2. Development and trials of new technologies in order to guarantee the final quality of the production.
3. Search constantly the process continuous improvement through new technologies implementation and preventive maintenance activities.
4. Use appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and data analysis tools to provide appropriate information for data-driven decisions
5. Development and implementation of Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) to control and measure the efficiencies, evaluating the equipment, methods of measurements, consumables and spoilage
6. Collect data and analyze process levels of efficiency identifying the bests alternatives in order to maximize efficiency, quality and reduce costs
7. Work according to Hygiene and Food Safety rules as well as Health and Safety regulations and procedures as specified in our procedures
Key result areas
1. Continuous improvement
2. Process Performance
3. Process Monitoring
Job dimensions
- Collaboration with Department Operators and mechanics
- Collaboration with Quality team, Technical Office and Safety team
- Direct report Continuous Improvement Manager
Job requirements
- Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Knowledge of principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations including SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED and Lean Manufacturing
- Languages: Good knowledge of English
- Project management skills
- Team approach
- Advanced knowledge of PC’s and software programs Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Good knowledge of Hygiene and Food Safety and Health and Safety rules and Environmental
Key competencies (management behaviours)
- Standard Setting
- Openness to new Ideas
- Customer Orientation
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Respect for People
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.