Plant-Focused R&D Process Engineer: Lean Innovation

carlislecompanies; Greenville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking an R&D Process Engineer - Plant Focused to drive process improvements across our production facilities. You will analyze data on defects, downtime, and efficiency, lead trials, and implement new processes and equipment with Lean and DOE methodologies.

Working closely with plant leadership, you will develop technical roadmaps, mentor personnel, and maintain SAP-driven process controls to ensure cost effective, high-quality manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of plastic or rubber processing experience in a technical role; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce defects, scrap, rework, downtime, and operating costs.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting to plant production teams.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, controls, and statistical process control systems.
• Lead manufacturing projects, R&D trials, new product launches, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Support Carlisle Operating System (COS) and Lean initiatives, including tiered accountability and layered audits.
• Develop technical roadmaps and provide mentorship to plant personnel and managers.
• Maintain process information systems, including SAP, process control, dimensional control, and production reporting systems.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking an R&D Process Engineer - Plant Focused to drive process improvements across our production facilities. You will analyze data on defects, downtime, and efficiency, lead trials, and implement new processes and equipment with Lean and DOE methodologies.

Working closely with plant leadership, you will develop technical roadmaps, mentor personnel, and maintain SAP-driven process controls to ensure cost effective, high-quality manufacturing.