Lead Polymer Process Engineer — Trials & Optimization

Laborup; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Annual bonus

Run your own trials

Job summary

Laborup is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to lead all compounding lines in Morristown. You will guide products from design through startup, supervise trials, and prepare Manufacturing Feedback reports to Commercial and Product Development.

You’ll also focus on reducing scrap, shortening transition times, and improving run rates while training supervisors and operators on new products and procedures. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience taking products from design review to production.
• Strong root cause analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, CAD.

Responsibilities

• Set formulations and running conditions; supervise new-product trials.
• Submit Manufacturing Feedback reports to Commercial and Product Development.
• Reduce scrap and transition times; improve run rates.
• Maintain SOCs, Production Structures, and formula change requests.
• Review daily process data and correct out-of-control processes.
• Write engineering studies on production deficiencies and feasibility.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistics

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Laborup is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to lead all compounding lines in Morristown. You will guide products from design through startup, supervise trials, and prepare Manufacturing Feedback reports to Commercial and Product Development.

You’ll also focus on reducing scrap, shortening transition times, and improving run rates while training supervisors and operators on new products and procedures. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing experience