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PCM Shift Engineer I

Toray PlasticsNorth Kingstown, RI

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor film line operating conditions and respond to alarms or deviations.
  • Lead real-time troubleshooting and implement root-cause countermeasures.
  • Execute product changeovers and support process trials.
  • Document process changes, shift events, and technical findings.
  • Analyze production data using software tools for advanced analytics.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
  • Contribute to PDCA improvement cycles and technical initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related).
  • 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with Excel, and basic data analysis tools.
  • Safety-first mindset and ability to work 12-hour shifts.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Preferred:
  • Exposure to BOPP film processes
  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and/or SPC methods.

Work Schedule & Shift Details

  • Regular schedule consists of 12-hour daytime shifts in a 2-2-3 format.

  • Work schedule modifications such as offset coverage may be made as specific business needs arise.

  • Eligible for shift differential based on assigned shift (weekends & holidays).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and maneuver materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent standing, walking, and occasional stooping or bending in a manufacturing environment.
  • Comfortable wearing required PPE and adhering to safety protocols at all times.

Reporting Structure:

  • Reports to the PCM Manager within the Torayfan Technical Department.
  • Works closely with Production Shift Supervisors during assigned shifts.
  • Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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