Process Engineer – Manufacturing Improvement & CAPEX Lead

Westlake Chemical; Samarate; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary €40K+

QIP program

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Westlake Global Compounds in Samarate, Italy, invites applications for a Process Engineer (m/f/d) to drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes and to manage CAPEX projects with cross‑functional teams, aiming for higher efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with 5+ years in PVC compounding or chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience ideally in PVC compounding or the chemical industry.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, maintenance, and control systems.
• PLCs and basic programming logic; ISO 13485 knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset.
• English proficiency and cross-functional collaboration across levels.
• ERP/MES experience, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven improvements
• Support preventive and extraordinary maintenance planning and ensure spare parts availability
• Collaborate with HSE on supplier management, documentation, and safety compliance
• Participate in equipment, machinery, and process validation and support troubleshooting
• Analyze technical and production KPIs, identify root causes, drive corrective actions
• Contribute to Quality Management System, including safety and environment procedures
• Define technical, quality, and production specifications for new investments and manage CAPEX projects from budgeting to commissioning

Skills

5+ years PVC/chemical experience

Manufacturing processes & maintenance

PLC familiarity

English proficiency

SAP/ERP experience

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP/MES systems

Job description

Westlake Global Compounds in Samarate, Italy, invites applications for a Process Engineer (m/f/d) to drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes and to manage CAPEX projects with cross‑functional teams, aiming for higher efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with 5+ years in PVC compounding or chemical manufacturing.