Process Engineer (Paper Industry)

TEC Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans with company contributions

Paid vacation

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New York is looking for a Process Engineer to join their team. This role involves driving production innovations and optimizing processes to enhance product quality. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong skills in data analysis and project management are essential. The company offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of process chemistry and production systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor visits or training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production trials for product innovation.
• Optimize raw material blends and process variables.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve challenges and implement solutions.

Skills

Process chemistry

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Adaptability to software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from TEC Group, Inc.

A minimum of one year of experience in paper engineering or the paper industry is required.

Join a manufacturing organization where innovation meets execution. As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing production capabilities, optimizing systems, and supporting product development initiatives that drive performance and growth.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is ready to contribute to meaningful improvements across operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support production trials that drive product innovation and respond to evolving customer needs
• Optimize raw material blends, chemical interactions, and process variables to enhance product quality and reduce operational costs
• Collaborate with operations, technical, and commercial teams to resolve challenges and implement effective solutions
• Conduct lab-scale testing and evaluate new materials and product concepts for performance and feasibility
• Partner with suppliers to assess emerging technologies and recommend process improvements
• Support product scale-up and commercialization through documentation, training, and process development
• Apply data-driven methodologies such as DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis to troubleshoot and sustain improvements
• Contribute technical insight to capital projects and operational upgrades
• Promote and uphold safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of process chemistry, additives, and production systems
• Proficiency in data analysis and process control tools
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and adaptable to specialized software platforms
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management abilities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor visits, training, or customer support

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization
• Exposure to advanced technologies and cross-functional collaboration
• A supportive environment that values innovation, safety, and professional development
• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Paid vacation
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs

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