Process Engineer

Sealed Air; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 81,900 - 145,335; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is looking for a Process Engineer in Holyoke, MA, to enhance manufacturing processes and drive cost improvements. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions while adhering to safety standards. Qualified candidates should have around 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering, strong communication skills, and knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly plastics. The salary range for this position is approximately $81,900 to $145,335, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with plastic/foam extrusion and converting preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and DMAIC methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop improved methods for delivering finished products.
• Drive cost improvement projects.
• Lead process and equipment improvement projects.
• Communicate with customers and other Process Engineering functions.

Skills

Process Engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Statistical techniques

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers, value stream leader, production leads, and production and maintenance personnel in analyzing and developing solutions to the manufacturing processes at our Holyoke, MA site. This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities for this position will focus on:

• Working independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished products to our customers.
• Identifies and serves as the primary driver for cost improvement projects to remove costs from current and new operations.
• Serves as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Interacts and oversees from a technical perspective equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
• Interacting with customers, T&I, Business Unit Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions, to assist with process issues, quality concerns and assists in identifying new or improved products or methods for delivering value-added products to customers.
• Stay abreast of new equipment / process developments in the Plastics Extrusion field.
• Communicate regularly to share combined knowledge with process engineers in other locations.
• Serves as an expert in troubleshooting manufacturing problems and identify solutions with data-based decision making.
• Develop work instructions and documentation to support standardized work in manufacturing.
• Identify and implement new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with varied manufacturing processes; plastic/foam extrusion and converting preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation.
• Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas.
• Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success of failure.
• Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• This role operates in a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated environment. Prior PSM experience is not required; however, candidates should be comfortable working in compliance-driven settings with strict safety and regulatory standards.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately.Works around rotating equipment, hot polymers, and high noise environments.
• Required to wear safety shoes as well as standard PPE.
• Exposed to various chemicals throughout the site.

Pay Transparency

• Salary Range: $81,900 - $145,335

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment

Requisition id:54483

Relocation:Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.