Process Engineer

Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Process Engineer to support development, scale-up, and implementation of new technologies at the TekniPlex Global Innovation Center.

You will collaborate with engineers and suppliers to advance products from development through commercialization. The role requires an Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 1–3 years of process development experience, plus hands-on experience with lamination and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of related engineering, manufacturing, or process development experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, process equipment, tooling, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops multilayer lamination processes using various plastic materials in support of new product and technology development.
• Plans, conducts, and documents process trials and experiments, analyzes results, and communicates findings and recommendations to project teams.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots process equipment, including associated tooling and auxiliary equipment.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal development teams and business unit process engineering teams regarding project activities, technical findings, and results.
• Supports business units in troubleshooting and resolving technical, manufacturing, product, and customer-related issues.
• Assists in the development of annual process equipment, tooling, and related capital and expense budgets.

Skills

Multilayer lamination

Process development

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Lamination equipment

Extrusion equipment

DOE methods

Job description

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

What is the role where you will make an impact?

Process Engineer:

The Process Engineer supports the development, scale-up, and implementation of new technologies and manufacturing processes at the TekniPlex Global Innovation Center (GIC) in alignment with business unit strategic growth initiatives. This position collaborates with Technology Center Principal Engineers, business unit process engineers, equipment suppliers, and internal development teams to advance new products and technologies from development through commercialization.

What will you do?

• Develops multilayer lamination processes using various plastic materials in support of new product and technology development.


• Plans, conducts, and documents process trials and experiments, analyzes results, and communicates findings and recommendations to project teams.


• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots process equipment, including associated tooling and auxiliary equipment.


• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal development teams and business unit process engineering teams regarding project activities, technical findings, and results.


• Supports business units in troubleshooting and resolving technical, manufacturing, product, and customer-related issues.


• Assists in the development of annual process equipment, tooling, and related capital and expense budgets.

What skills do you bring to the role?

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.


• 1–3 years of related engineering, manufacturing, or process development experience, including experience supporting new product or process development.


• Experience working with manufacturing processes, process equipment, tooling, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Consumer Products, Healthcare Packaging, Medical Devices, or other regulated manufacturing industries.


• Experience with plastic materials, multilayer lamination, extrusion, or other converting processes.

Additional Considerations:

• Internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience within Consumer Products, Healthcare Packaging, Medical Devices, or other relevant manufacturing industries.


• Experience with lamination processes and/or other plastics converting technologies.


• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), basic statistical analysis, process capability, and structured problem-solving methodologies.


• Hands-on experience with laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing process equipment.


• Coursework, project experience, or practical knowledge related to polymeric materials, manufacturing processes, process development, or new product development.

The compensation range for this position will be $65k-$70k plus a target bonus incentive.

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