Process Engineer

Arclin; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA, LLC in Hayward, Wisconsin is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods across chemical and production processes. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will collaborate with automation, engineering, and safety teams to manage change and maintain quality standards.

Key duties include monitoring plant efficiency, implementing new processes, supporting product quality improvement, conducting risk assessments, leading process trials, and driving

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• On-call for process related production issues and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the efficiency of the plant, ensuring processes operate at optimum levels and meet supply requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to modify/add processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support quality improvement of existing products and develop new products.
• Provide technical assistance to improve process control and reduce variation.
• Plan and supervise in-mill production trials and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Prepare/review risk assessments, HAZOPs, PHA’s, MOC’s.
• Collaborate on engineering analyses including design, cost, and life cycle analyses.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Process engineering

On-call availability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Arclin USA, LLC is currently seeking talent for a Process Engineer job in our Hayward, WI location. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities, works closely with automation, engineering and safety functions to ensure all aspects of change management are executed, and maintain all quality control standards.

Process Engineer Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve the efficiency of the plant, ensure the manufacturing processes work at optimal levels, maximize the rate and quality of all surface treaters in order to meet supply requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to modify and/or add new processes that will improve quality and efficiency
• Provide technical knowledge to improve quality of existing products and/or new product development.
• Provide technical assistance to improve process control and reduce variation.
• Carry out process improvement/optimization work including planning and supervising in-mill production trials. Determine areas requiring process improvements and coordinate efforts for achievement
• Provide technical advice on plant operations for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Prepare/review risk assessments, HAZOPs, PHA’s, MOC’s
• Collaborates on the preparation of engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis and equipment selection.
• Leads Corrective and Preventative Action documentation and response, including leading the site in the discipline of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning.

Process Engineer Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing facility. Will consider recent college graduates based on school program, internships, and GPA.
• On-call for process related production issues and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility.

Preferred:

• Experience working with continuous and batch processes; Paper, Tissue, Non-Woven, Coating, Engineered Wood/Panels, Printing, or Chemical processes a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt.

*****Salary Range: $80k - $130K*****

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**