Manufacturing Engineer – Plastic Film Extrusion Optimization

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 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.