Process Engineer

AkzoNobel; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Annual bonus

401K with 6% match

Generous vacation and leave

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Process Engineer in Lancaster, SC to define production processes, drive improvements, and support new product introductions. You will analyze data, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to ensure robust scale‑up and stable manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with coatings experience preferred. Solvent handling, machinery operation, and ERP familiarity are essential, along with a proactive,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years experience in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years experience in the Coatings industry preferred.
• Able to work with solvents, machinery and computer systems.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ISO 9000 or other quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define process parameters, tooling and specifications to meet production performance metrics.
• Issue and revise machine specifications; manage changes to production orders.
• Resolve production issues to meet demand, RTY and OEE goals.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process stability.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and quality issues with preventive actions.
• Provide manufacturing support including off-hour availability.
• Coordinate process improvements through defined plans and collaboration.
• Input new product BOMs and ERP data for product structures.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Six Sigma/Lean experience

ISO 9000 experience (quality systems)

Solvents/machinery/computer systems

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Lancaster, SC, US, 29720

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long‑established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

The Process Engineer provides technical definition of the production processes to meet performance metrics, to resolve production issues, to facilitate successful start‑up of new products, and build stable and capable processes. The process engineer leads and drives corrective and improvement actions with data‑driven root cause analysis, well‑defined action plans, effective communication, and timely implementation. They coordinate with R&D Development and Commercial for new product introduction, process specifications, and ERP setup of product structures.

Key Accountabilities

• Define process parameters, tooling and specifications to meet production performance metrics (Customer complaint costs, NCI costs, RTY, OEE)
• Issue and revise machine specifications that define process parameters; issue order changes for temporary changes to production orders
• Resolve production issues to enable production to meet demand, RTY and OEE goals
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on chronic process problems and implement corrective/preventive actions which result in process stability and improved capability.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, NCIs or other process quality issues that are data‑driven and focus on preventive actions to satisfy customers and improve internal quality metrics
• Provide manufacturing support as required including assigned off‑hour availability
• Lead corrective actions or process changes through collaboration, communication, well‑defined plans and timely implementation
• Input new product BOMs and operations into the ERP
• Provide process definition for new products to facilitate successful scale‑up into production
• Provide hands‑on guidance and direction with production operators.
• Evaluate process tooling and determine acceptable conditions for production; coordinate rework activities
• Create and revise process instructions such as SOPs and work instructions in support of process definition
• Create reports that are clear and detailed as required by the subject; create and present reports or overviews for group or leadership review
• Assist in developing and implementing the plant wide Quality System (ie FMEAs).

Level of autonomy

The Process Engineer will be expected to work autonomously to define process parameters and resolve process issues deploying solid analytical and problem‑solving for process improvement solutions. In leading corrective actions and changes, the engineer decides on the action plan pending resources needed that might need approval based on cost level.

Job requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline required
• 5+ years experience in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years experience in the Coatings industry preferred
• Able to work with solvents, machinery and computer systems
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with ISO 9000 or other quality systems preferred

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $106,000.00 - $118,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!

• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.