Process Engineer

Loparex LLC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Uniforms and safety shoe allowance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Loparex LLC in Iowa City is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. You will champion safety, quality, and efficiency while leading CI projects, optimizing equipment, and driving process improvements across teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in process engineering in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma experience and strong data analysis skills. This role requires ability to work nights/weekends on rotation and to wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required.
• 4+ years of Process Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• In absence of degree, 8+ years of continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a safe, efficient team environment aligned with Loparex principles.
• Provide manufacturing and maintenance support including safety, quality, trials, and equipment optimization.
• Drive CI and lean manufacturing projects; analyze data to identify improvements.
• Disposition non-conforming products and investigate root causes.
• Supervise commissioning and implementation of new or modified equipment.
• Coach employees on new processes to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Identify equipment upgrades and ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Smartsheet

SAP

DELMIA Apriso

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Linters!

Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity!

What You'll Do:

• Create a work environment and team approach in accordance with the core principles of Loparex: Safety, Quality, Efficiency.
• Incorporate safety into all aspects of daily responsibilities and to be a leader in building safety into workplace culture.
• Targeted manufacturing and maintenance support, including but not limited to safety, quality, product trials, equipment optimization, establishing SOCs, and troubleshooting.
• Execution of improvement activities, including but not limited to lean manufacturing principles, six sigma projects, and data analysis. Drive CI principles at the asset level and across adjacent groups.
• Disposition of non-conforming products and investigation into root cause.
• Supervise successful commissioning and/or implementation of new or modified equipment.
• Process optimization with focus on high risk/process failure areas with a focus on troubleshooting.
• Development of new products and processes in pursuit of Loparex core principles.
• Training Loparex employees in all new processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficient execution.
• Identification of equipment upgrades in line with Loparex core principles, documentation of justification, and follow-through on successful implementation.
• Liaison between Technical Services and the plant to ensure successful execution of trials.
• Responsible for technical problem definition and solution in manufacturing environment. Interfaces with multiple departments incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability and quality.
• Determines the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles as they apply to site KPI's.
• Perform assignments requiring use and application of standard engineering economics and product development principles and techniques.
• Must be available to be on call nights and weekends for production support on a rotational basis.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree STEM related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years previous Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In absence of degree, 8+ years of demonstrated continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of extrusion coating, silicone coating, printing and slitting process preferred.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SAP, DELMIA Apriso).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques including: SPC, design of experiments, and quality improvement systems.
• Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes.

Why Join Loparex?

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 401K
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)