Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401K plan

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Loparex LLC, a global release liner leader in Iowa City, seeks a Process Engineer to drive safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing. You will lead CI projects, optimize equipment, and implement process improvements in extrusion coating, silicone coating, printing, and slitting.

Qualified candidates bring a STEM degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SAP, DELMIA Apriso, and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required or 8+ years of demonstrated continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with extrusion coating, silicone coating, printing, and slitting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, and quality improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, high-performance team environment aligned with Loparex core principles: Safety, Quality, Efficiency.
• Lead safety initiatives and embed safety into daily work culture.
• Provide targeted manufacturing and maintenance support, including product trials, equipment optimization, SOCs, and troubleshooting.
• Drive lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects, and apply data analysis to CI initiatives.
• Disposition non-conforming products and investigate root causes.
• Oversee commissioning or implementation of new or modified equipment.
• Optimize processes with a focus on high-risk areas and troubleshooting.
• Develop new products and processes aligned with Loparex principles.
• Train employees on new processes to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Statistical Methods

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

DELMIA Apriso

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

DELMIA Apriso

Job description

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!

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.)