Process Engineer

Role Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes, driving improvements in operational efficiency, waste reduction, process uptime, and equipment reliability. This role serves as a technical resource for all processing equipment, leads process control initiatives, and supports training and continuous improvement efforts across the site.

What You Will Do

Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes, conduct tests, monitor process performance, identify and reduce process variation, and utilize data and process controls to improve efficiency and control.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong skillset in sheet extrusion and inline thermoforming, working knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, and quality systems, and background in continuous improvement processes and principles.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering – preferably with concentration in plastics/material science, or, in the absence of a plastics degree a minimum of 5 years engineering experience in extrusion, thermoforming processes or plastics processes
• Strong skillset in sheet extrusion and inline thermoforming
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments and quality systems
• Background in continuous improvement process and principles – 5-10 years of prior experience participating in and preferably leading focused improvement teams
• Supervisory experience required – directing work, coaching, managing performance and development

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System
• Constant opportunities for advancement