Process Engineer - Finishing

Responsibilities

• Support and improve slitting, sheeting, converting, and finishing processes.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process optimization, quality improvement, waste reduction, increased throughput, and improved material utilization.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform testing, experimentation, and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate and optimize slitter, sheeter, rewind, and material handling processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Create engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and support CMMS activities.
• Lead or support capital projects, equipment installations, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Technical teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Assist with process audits, equipment evaluations, field inspections, and startup activities for new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Support efforts to improve machine uptime, production speeds, yield, scrap, setup times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide technical support and training to production teams related to process improvements, equipment changes, and standardized work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• REQUIRED: Experience in slitting, sheeting, converting, finishing, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilize production and process data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the production floor working directly with equipment and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Experience with slitters, sheeters, rewinders, or other converting/finishing equipment.
• Experience working with flexible materials, films, papers, laminates, or other roll-based materials.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CAD software, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and process flow diagrams.
• Familiarity with web handling, tension control, slitting, sheeting, rewinding, roll handling, and material movement systems.
• Experience with machine setup optimization, changeover reduction, and production efficiency initiatives.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, or other continuous improvement methodologies.