Senior Extrusion Process Engineer: Lead Innovation

IPEX Management Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX is seeking a Senior Process Engineer / Specialist - Extrusion to join our manufacturing network, with Mississauga, ON as one of the possible locations. You will lead extrusion initiatives, mentor engineers, and partner with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain to implement advanced processing solutions.

The role emphasizes root-cause problem solving, process optimization, and driving continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong plastics extrusion experience with equipment, dies, controls.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and travel to the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause investigations to resolve complex extrusion issues.
• Evaluate and influence capital investments for new extrusion technologies.
• Mentor plant-based Process Engineers and share best practices.
• Improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize extrusion processes.
• Support new product introductions and major equipment initiatives.
• Capture and transfer technical knowledge through training and SOPs.

Skills

extrusion expertise

process optimization

mentoring

root-cause analysis

project management

communication skills

travel up to 50%

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial)

Lean Six Sigma certification (asset)

Tools

ISO management systems

Health & Safety systems

Environmental systems

Job description

IPEX is seeking a Senior Process Engineer / Specialist - Extrusion to join our manufacturing network, with Mississauga, ON as one of the possible locations. You will lead extrusion initiatives, mentor engineers, and partner with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain to implement advanced processing solutions.

The role emphasizes root-cause problem solving, process optimization, and driving continuous improvement across facilities.