DS-PDE Upstate South Carolina $60-75K	Product Development Engineer Plastics products company needs an engineer with strong polymers / materials background to support the development of new products as well as performance/cost improvements of existing products. Will see projects through from concept to evaluation to transition into manufacturing. Must have: MS or PhD in Chemical, Materials or Polymer Engineering (GPA of 3.0 or better. Post graduate industry experience (2-8 years) required in either plastic extrusion processes, plastic / polymer / film development, food or pharmaceutical background a plus. SPC/experimental design experience desired. Great opportunity with a solid company in an appealing geographic area. Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com
DS-10509-PE Hickory area North Carolina $45-52K + Bonus	Process Engineer - Film The facility manufactures materials used in a variety of industrial and consumer packaging applications. Great opportunity with a solid company in an appealing geographic area. Requirements & Must Haves: BS Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ChE preferred) with 1+ years technical exposure to blown film / extrusion processes. ISO, continuous processes, and web handling experience are all desired. Statistical process control and DOE a plus. Job Duties: Traditional process improvement role with responsibility for improving process stability, product quality, workflow / procedures and to impact cost structure of the plant. Will support daily operations and continuous improvement efforts. Keywords: Blown film, extrusion, web handling, ISO, statistical process control (SPC), process engineer
	Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com

 
Design Engineering

DS-3218-04 Upstate South Carolina $50-65,000	Design Engineer / Japanese Translator Packaging equipment / systems company in Greenville-Spartanburg area of SC. BS or MSME. Company needs a Mechanical Engineer to support packaging equipment design and project coordination. Position also plays key role as translator / communicator to Japanese based supplier in addition to project management role with new equipment design, applications, and performance improvements of existing equipment. Some travel associated with start-up support and equipment evaluation. Japanese language skills (speak, read, interpret drawings and other technical literature) BS or MS Mechanical Engineering with 1+ years engineering experience through full-time or co-op experience. Experience in packaging equipment or other machine design a definite plus. KEYWORDS: Japanese language skills, Machine Design, Packaging, Food, High-speed Equipment. Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com
DS-10339-DDE Greenville / Spartanburg South Carolina $47-75,000	Design & Development Engineers Sub-components for turbines company in Greenville / Spartanburg. BA/BS. * BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering required. MS with research in combustion or vaporization desirable. * Solid working knowledge of design principles to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing required. * Experience with Six-Sigma quality processes needed. Greenbelt desired. * Precision metal machining processes, air/liquid flow testing and fuel combustion system experience are a plus. * Familiarity / experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Pull, One Piece Flow desired. Keywords: Gas, turbine, fuel injector, combustor design, fuel, diffusion flame, DLE combustion systems, fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat transfer, basic structural analysis, machining, joining, testing, and inspection. Will be responsible for the design support of existing and new products, design for manufacturing and assembly, product improvements, cost reductions and improved performance. Will assist in testing / planning, work with sales for technical proposals and provide customer support. Counselor Comments: Company is expanding operations in support of strong product demand. Based in a desirable Upstate area of South Carolina. Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com

 
Manufacturing Engineering

PI/Ga Atlanta - West Georgia $50-65K	Process Improvement Engineer Key client is looking for an experienced process engineer to support process improvement activities in manufacturing operation. Primary responsibilities will include: - Lead work teams to reduce downtime & scrap - Develop an effective maintenance staff - Lead work groups in Lean initiatives - Provide technical support to recurring process and machinery issues - Lead capital projects Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical with 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment utilizing lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma programs. A background in Project Management / Automation implementation and strong written / verbal communication skills is needed. Client would also prefer someone that has strong troubleshooting skills and prior direct experience with Predictive / Preventive Maintenance programs. A background in high speed and/or continuous operations would be beneficial (metal working, packaging, printing, automated product assembly). Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com

 
Technical

2927DS-TR Asheville area of North Carolina 43-50,000	Packaging Specialist / Technical Rep Packaging materials company in Asheville area. BS Pkg Sci, Chem or Engr preferred. Our client, a leading packaging materials company located in Western NC, is seeking a technical representative to assist Sales reps / customers with packaging applications and products. Will be involved in running trials on new & existing products to include assisting with follow-up on customer complaints. Will also support continuous improvement activities focused on product performance and product development. Products include various substrates and coatings. Great opportunity for Packaging pro to join a dynamic Company. A Bachelors degree in Packaging Science, Chemistry, or Engineering is strongly preferred for this role. A background in packaging materials and packaging equipment is needed. Company desires some experience with various substrates (film, poly, cellophane, paper), food packaging, web handling, and coatings (adhesives, inks/printing, metallizing). Product / lab testing background in the areas of tensile, bond strength, forming, COF, and shelf life will be beneficial. Prior roles involving customer support to include plant visits & onsite product trials a plus. Must be willing to travel ~25%. Keywords: Packaging, food, customer interaction, coating, adhesives, print, flexographic, web, poly, rotogravure, bond, seal, packaging equipment, applications, lab testing. Contact: Dwight Smith 864-232-8139 email : Dwight@PhelpsPersonnel.com