Process Engineer

Do you want to be part of creating beauty that lasts for generations? Are you seeking a company that values Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit & Hustle?  Do you crave being part of a TOUGH winning team in a growth-oriented environment?

AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets.

With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing, and service, we improve the quality of people’s lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service.  We are headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 2250 people worldwide. 

We believe that business is personal.

With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust, we consider our staff, customers, and suppliers as true partners.

We pledge to deliver reliable, consistent, and best-in-class products, services, and support.  We look for people who aren’t afraid to act on ideas, commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way.  If these ideals appeal to you, you are going to want to join our team!

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 

The Kankakee Flooring Plant team has a job opportunity for Process Engineer located in Kankakee, IL.

 Reporting to the Production Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical services for the Kankakee Plant.

These services include process improvement work, daily process support, cost reduction activities, and project management.

This position plays a critical role in our Lean and continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:


* Technical assistance to the operation in terms of equipment, maintenance, production processes and systems, and facility maintenance.


* Leading plant Quality and ISO teams in maintaining and improving plant quality


* Identifying and resolving common cause and special cause issues that impact line reliability and performance.


* Investigating manufacturing problems with the line and recommending corrective actions.  This includes consulting with production and maintenance personnel, analyzing the supporting data, recommending corrective actions, and following through on recommendations to evaluate their effectiveness.


* Executing capital projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met or exceeded.  This may vary from owning portions of a large project to sole ownership of a project.


* Coordinating training and start up activities of new equipment and processes.


* Participating in Lean efforts, such as kaizen events, where an emphasis is placed on creativity before capital investment.


* Provide total commitment to personal safety and ensure others are workin...