Process Engineer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Maintenance Process Engineer will have responsibilities related to maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting process issues, supporting capital project submission and installation, and overall equipment reliability. Responsibilities may also include operations support around optimization and efficiency.

Position will need to have a good knowledge of rotogravure printing, extrusion and adhesive laminating, and slitting. Pouch Making and Laser scoring are also processes that will be learned.

The position will work closely with the plant operations to implement new procedures or processes to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and minimize costs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning and coordinating maintenance activities, training production operators, documentation of processes and procedures.
• Understand equipment functionality and troubleshoot when not performing to expectations.
• Work with operators to determine best process conditions, maintenance frequencies, etc. to ensure consistent operations.
• Create Preventative Maintenance documents and schedule work for completion.
• Work with outside vendors as needed.
• Manage process monitoring through Ei3 by defining critical process parameters and establish acceptable ranges in Ei3.
• Analyze and facilitate resolution of process problems with process improvement team members.
• Provide problem solving to plant related production issues.
• Research new technologies or processes. Benchmark competitor’s innovations.

This position is located in our Franklin, OH Facility and 100% onsite


We’d love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in ChemE, ME, EE, Pkg Eng or other technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Good communication and technical sills
• Good business and technical skills.
• Helpful to have rotogravure printing and dry bond lamination experience.

This is a progression position and level will be based on candidate experience and business needs.

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.