Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with iconic brands such as PLEXIGLAS, ACRYLITE, and LEXAN, serving industries including air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage. This role provides daily engineering support to site Production Teams, focusing on plastic film extrusion equipment, processes, and performance to optimize operations, improve reliability, product quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for plastic film extrusion lines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and analyze process performance to improve line stability, throughput, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot extrusion process issues, equipment constraints, and operating inefficiencies to minimize downtime and process variation.
• Lead process optimization initiatives focused on temperature control, gauge consistency, resin performance, line speeds, and waste reduction.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams to resolve process and equipment-related issues.
• Analyze process trends and operating data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Support startup, shutdown, changeover, and trial activities for extrusion lines.
• Develop, update, and standardize operating procedures, process settings, and engineering documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis for chronic process issues, product defects, and equipment performance problems.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Support technical training for operators and craft personnel on extrusion processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Ensure process and equipment changes are properly managed through Management of Change (MOC), Temporary MOC (TMOC), and risk assessment processes.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for extrusion operations.
• Collaborate on preventive and predictive strategies that improve extrusion equipment reliability and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related industrial field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the chemical industry or a manufacturing-related environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively in both presentations and written reports.
• Focus on analysis and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects.
• Reaching overhead or below shoulder level.
• Keyboarding and office environment activities.
• Climbing ramps or stairs.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is essential. Applicants must be available and willing to work Monday – Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as necessary to meet business needs.