Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement, training and operational support. This role focuses on enhancing productivity, product quality, and equipment performance while reducing waste and manufacturing costs. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to develop and implement sustainable process improvements.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Process Optimization:

•Analyze, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

•Establish, monitor, and optimize process parameters for coating lines producing paper and film-based products.

•Improve process stability, throughput, and product consistency through data-driven analysis and controlled experimentation.

•Implement cost-reduction initiatives that maximize equipment utilization and operational efficiency.

 

Troubleshooting and Technical Support:

•Partner with production and maintenance teams to identify and resolve process and equipment issues in a timely manner.

•Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

•Support process validation, scale-up activities, and equipment modifications.

 

Continuous Improvement:

•Lead and participate in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and kaizen initiatives.

•Develop and implement standardized work practices and continuous improvement programs.

•Monitor performance metrics and drive projects that improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance productivity.

 

Production Planning and Documentation:

•Design and implement production workflows and process improvements aligned with customer demand and operational capacity.

•Develop, maintain, and standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.

•Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and product specification requirements.

 

Training and Employee Development:

•Train production personnel on new processes, equipment operation, manufacturing practices and safety procedures to ensure consistent execution and knowledge retention.

•Support employee development through hands-on coaching and process-related training initiatives.

•Track training effectiveness and maintain associated documentation.

•Develop SOP’s and training guides.

 

Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

•Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new process implementation activities.

•Collaborate with production, quality, engineering and maintenance teams to achieve operational objectives.

•Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and continuous improvement results.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

•Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

 

•Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.

•5–8 years of process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

•Hands-on experience with coating processes for paper and/or film products; experience with protective coatings or tape manufacturing is preferred.

•Strong knowledge of process control, statistical analysis, and process optimization techniques.

•Experience applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; certification is preferred.

•Demonstrated success leading kaizen events and operational improvement projects.

•Experience with web handling, coating technologies, and roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.

•Knowledge of process validation, scale-up methodologies, and manufacturing safety standards.

•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

•Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.