Coating Process Engineer

Textiles Coated International (TCI); Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Textiles Coated International (TCI) is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for PTFE-coated fabrics. You will serve as a liaison between R&D, Engineering, and Operations in a Manchester, NH plant, driving process improvements, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities include reducing scrap, improving throughput, establishing controls, and supporting new product introductions.

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.
• Excel proficiency and ERP experience.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge; coursework or project experience accepted.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize PTFE coating processes, troubleshoot material behavior, and reduce scrap.
• Improve throughput, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• 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 material usage data to support cost analysis.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, 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.
• Maintain ERP data, including part numbers, routings, bills of materials, and production standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Location

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

Starting Pay

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.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $90,000