Coating Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Company 401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insur

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Textiles Coated International (TCI) in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and optimize cost-effective manufacturing processes for PTFE-coated fabrics, collaborating with R&D, Engineering, and Operations.

You will drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and ensure safety and quality standards while analyzing process data, maintaining SOPs, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing/engineering; internships/co-ops considered.
• Proficient in Excel and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Familiar with ERP systems; M1 experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize PTFE coating processes and reduce scrap.
• Improve throughput, quality, and cost metrics.
• Develop and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Enhance workflow and work cell efficiency using Lean methods.
• Create process controls, inspections, testing, and validation methods.
• Investigate customer issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Provide production testing, labor estimates, and material usage data for cost analysis.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Train operators on processes, product requirements, and safety.
• Maintain ERP data including part numbers, routings, BOMs, production standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials/Polymer/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Location: This is an on‑site position located in Manchester, NH. Relocation assistance is not available

Starting Pay $75,000- $90,000.00 /year DOE

Why Join TCI?

Textiles Coated International (TCI) has been manufacturing high‑performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites since 1985. Our products are used worldwide in aerospace, medical, chemical processing, power generation, and other demanding industries where quality and reliability matter.

At TCI, you’ll join a stable, growing manufacturing company that invests in modern equipment, employee development, continuous improvement, and product innovation.

What You'll Do

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing cost‑effective manufacturing processes that consistently meet product specifications, quality standards, and business objectives. Serving as a key liaison between R&D, Engineering, and Operations, this role drives the advancement of PTFE‑coated fabric processes while supporting new product introduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Working directly within the plant environment, the Process Engineer identifies opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and process capability, reduce waste, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in advancing operational excellence and supporting the company’s continued growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Optimize PTFE coating processes, troubleshoot material behavior, and reduce scrap.
• Improve throughput, product quality, quality, and labor and material costs
• Develop and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, tooling, materials and processes into manufacturing.
• Improve workflow and work cell efficiency using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop process controls, inspections, testing, and validation methods to ensure product quality.
• Investigate customer issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide production testing, labor estimates, and mater usage data to support cost analysis.
• Develop and maintain SOP’s, Work instructions, and process documentation.
• Train operators and manufacturing staff on processes, product requirements, and safe equipment operation.
• Maintain product specifications and ensure production documentation is accurate and current.
• Maintain ERP data, including part numbers, routings, bills of materials, and production standards.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience preferred; internships, co‑ops, and project experience considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles; coursework or project experience accepted.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; M1experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with Excel coding or advanced Excel functions.
• Experience with fluoropolymers, dip coating, calendaring, or flexible composites.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product design and design for manufacturability (DFM)

Benefits

TCI offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Company 401(k) Match
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing career with opportunities to learn new skills, work with advanced materials, and grow with an industry leader, we’d like to hear from you.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.