Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer at Textiles Coated International plays a crucial role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for PTFE materials. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position focuses on improving existing processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve PTFE lamination processes, including optimizing parameters, troubleshooting material behavior, and reducing scrap related to lamination operations.
• Improve key production metrics by increasing throughput, enhancing product quality, and reducing labor and material costs.
• Develop, refine, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes by evaluating product requirements, analyzing process parameters, and applying knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Collaborate with Product Development to support new product design, scale-up, and successful transfer of new materials and processes into manufacturing.
• Optimize workflow efficiency by analyzing current operations, designing work cells, evaluating space and equipment layout, and applying Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure product quality and process control through the development of in-process inspections, finished product testing, process capability analysis, operational limits, and validation of new or revised manufacturing processes.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues, including product returns and performance concerns, by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support cost analysis efforts by providing accurate production rates, labor estimates, and material usage calculations to Sales and Accounting.
• Create and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and process documentation, ensuring all manufacturing activities are properly recorded and controlled.
• Train operators and manufacturing staff on procedures, product requirements, and safe equipment operation; support maintenance technicians in ensuring proper equipment performance.
• Create and maintain product specifications and ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with production needs.
• Manage and update ERP system data, including part numbers, routings, bills of materials, and production standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred (internships, co-ops, or project work considered)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing concepts (coursework or project experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (M1 experience is a plus, not required)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Additional qualifications: Green or black belt in Six Sigma, proficiency in Excel coding, experience with fluoropolymers, dip coating, lamination, calendaring or flexible composites, strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, at ease with working on a factory floor, experience with product design and designing for manufacturability

Qualifications

• At least one of the following certifications: Green Belt, Black Belt in Six Sigma

Skills

• Excel coding
• Experience with fluoropolymers, dip coating, lamination, calendaring or flexible composites
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year, with potential for annual review and increase based on performance and company goals.

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000/year DOE

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week