Hybrid R&D Process Engineer — Drive Process Improvements

Carlisle Group Plc; Senatobia (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials, part of Carlisle Companies, seeks an R&D Process Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes across our plant. You will lead problem solving on the production floor, reducing defects and downtime while boosting quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include using process data to drive improvements, supporting compounding, extrusion, web handling, and coating, and mentoring teams on quality practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science required.
• 1–5 years in plastic or rubber processing in a technical support role.
• Knowledge of plastics manufacturing: sheeting, compounding, extrusion, web handling.
• Strong problem-solving using DMAIC, Five Why, or A3; familiarity with SPC/DOE/gage R&R.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SAP, and SFIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 5+ years, Lean Six Sigma cert, SPC and plastics coursework.

Responsibilities

• Use process data (defects, scrap, rework, OEE) to drive improvements.
• Provide hands-on technical support across compounding, extrusion, web handling, and coating; coach line ownership of quality.
• Write and maintain process specifications and implement statistical process control.
• Lead plant projects: new technology, cost reduction, startups, R&D trials, and capital justification.
• Support COS initiatives, audits, and define a 3-year technical roadmap for the facility.
• Maintain systems for dimensional control, scrap/defect tracking, mixing control, and troubleshoot SAP data.
• Mentor team members and report progress clearly.

Skills

DMAIC approach

Quality tools SPC/DOE

SAP familiarity

SFIS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Plastic processing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

SFIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials, part of Carlisle Companies, seeks an R&D Process Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes across our plant. You will lead problem solving on the production floor, reducing defects and downtime while boosting quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include using process data to drive improvements, supporting compounding, extrusion, web handling, and coating, and mentoring teams on quality practices.