Process Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Iowa Park (TX); On-site; USD 81,900 - 141,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation seeks a Process Engineer to analyze and develop solutions for extrusion and converting processes, driving cost improvements and technical leadership in equipment modernization. You will work independently and with cross-functional teams to deliver value-added manufacturing improvements.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to manage projects across multiple manufacturing areas, with exposure to DMAIC, DOE, and Lean Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• Knowledge of statistics and tools; DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods for finished products.
• Lead cost-improvement projects to reduce operating costs.
• Act as technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
• Collaborate with customers, business unit leaders, and other process engineering functions on process issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Communication

Independent work

Manufacturing processes

Design of experiments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

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. We strive 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 to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers, value stream leader, production leads, and/or production, and maintenance personnel in analyzing and developing solutions to processes for in the direct support extrusion and converting processes. This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Required.
• 5-7 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with varied manufacturing processes such as extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Sealed Air participates in the E-Verify Program (US sites only).

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,900 -$141,335

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. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

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.

• Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].