Job Description:
Seeking a Process Engineer to lead product development, process optimization, and cross-functional improvement projects in polymer melt spinning/yarn extrusion. The role involves customer collaboration, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and up to 40% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with customers to develop innovative processes to meet current and future customer demand.
• Develop and maintain Operating Instructions (OI’s), Standard Process Instructions (SPI’s), and document Process Changes.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts
• Work in conjunction with Quality and Manufacturing to resolve customer corrective actions.
• Conduct R&D projects, including documentation of equipment setup, equipment productivity, and quality results.
• Serve as a technical resource for equipment repairs.
• Provide equipment/process layouts for review.
• Participate in Plant Safety programs and offer suggestions to eliminate safety concerns.
• Lead and direct small and large projects.
• Work with all levels of the organization on product development, continual improvement processes
• Travel 25%-40%

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Product Development
• Project Management
• Root Cause Analysis

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Textile Engineering required
• 3+ years engineering experience required (5-7 years preferred)
• Polymer Melt Spinning/Yarn Extrusion experience strongly desired
• Intermediate Excel knowledge