Manufacturing Engineer

POLYVANTIS; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYVANTIS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide daily engineering support to site Production Teams with a focus on plastic film extrusion equipment, processes, and performance. You will work to optimize extrusion operations by improving process reliability, product quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Responsibilities include supporting extrusion lines, analyzing process trends, reducing waste, leading root cause analyses, and developing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or chemical industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for extrusion lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor process performance to improve line stability and quality.
• Lead process optimization initiatives and root cause analyses.
• Develop and update operating procedures and settings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including PLEXIGLAS and ACRYLITE for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products, and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films.

With approximately 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we combine global scale with deep application expertise. We serve customers across air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage markets—delivering innovative sheet, film, and profile solutions that enable performance, safety, and design excellence.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing daily engineering support to site Production Teams with primary focus on plastic film extrusion equipment, processes, and performance. This role works to optimize extrusion operations by improving process reliability, product quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for plastic film extrusion lines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and analyze process performance to improve line stability, throughput, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot extrusion process issues, equipment constraints, and operating inefficiencies to minimize downtime and process variation.
• Lead process optimization initiatives focused on temperature control, gauge consistency, resin performance, line speeds, and waste reduction.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams to resolve process and equipment-related issues.
• Analyze process trends and operating data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Support startup, shutdown, changeover, and trial activities for extrusion lines.
• Develop, update, and standardize operating procedures, process settings, and engineering documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis for chronic process issues, product defects, and equipment performance problems.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Support technical training for operators and craft personnel on extrusion processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Ensure process and equipment changes are properly managed through Management of Change (MOC), Temporary MOC (TMOC), and risk assessment processes.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for extrusion operations.
• Collaborate on preventive and predictive strategies that improve extrusion equipment reliability and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical engineering or related industrial Field
• At least 2 years working chemical industry or manufacturing related environment
• Good organizational skills
• Able to communicate well in both open presentation and written report conditions
• Focus on analysis and problem solving

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting, remaining in a seated position. Alternating sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying, Pushing or pulling, reaching overhead, reaching below shoulder level, keyboarding, climbing ramps or stairs. Other office environment activities.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday – Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs