Process Engineer

Reynolds Consumer Products; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Process Engineer for the Bellwood Manufacturing Facility in Bellwood, VA. You will own designated production lines, lead data‑driven improvements, and drive safety, quality, and cost performance.

You will establish process controls, standard work, and training to improve operator capability and ensure sustainable improvements. The role requires collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 2+ years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process improvement environments.
• Experience with process optimization, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and capital projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Improve safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and cost performance of assigned manufacturing processes.
• Lead structured troubleshooting of complex process and equipment failures; identify root causes; implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, operating standards, control plans, and engineering documentation.
• Plan and execute the manufacturing implementation and scale‑up of new products, equipment, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD software

ERP systems

Data-visualization tools

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Process Engineer at our Bellwood Manufacturing Facility in Bellwood, VA.

Responsibilities

The Process Engineer improves the safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and cost performance of assigned manufacturing processes. This role serves as the technical owner for designated production lines and leads data-driven process improvements, standardization, equipment optimization, trials, and capital initiatives.

The Process Engineer establishes process controls and standard work, leads troubleshooting and improvement efforts, supports trials and scale-up activities, trains employees on new and revised processes, and communicates findings and recommendations to plant leadership. The role operates with a high degree of day‑time independence, exercising sound judgment within established standards and seeking guidance for unfamiliar, higher‑risk, or strategically significant decisions. The role delivers measurable, sustainable improvements through sound engineering analysis and disciplined execution.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise for assigned production lines and critical assets, with guidance available for unfamiliar or higher‑risk technical decisions.
• Coordinate improvement initiatives that address identified safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing‑efficiency losses within assigned processes.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain manufacturing process standards and process controls that improve operational consistency and support future growth.
• Develop and deliver training for new and revised processes to improve employee capability, process understanding, and operating performance.
• Monitor manufacturing performance data to confirm process stability, detect emerging trends, and identify coaching or corrective‑action needs.
• Train operations personnel on fundamental process principles, standard operating responses, and recovery procedures to build capability and promote consistent execution.
• Build trusted working relationships with operations personnel through active listening, respectful two‑way communication, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Technical Engineering

• Lead structured troubleshooting of complex process and equipment failures; identify root causes; implement permanent corrective actions; and establish response standards for recurring conditions.
• Lead engineering evaluations that optimize equipment performance, process capability, and product consistency.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, operating standards, control plans, and engineering documentation that improve process stability, operator consistency, and audit readiness.
• Plan and execute the manufacturing implementation and scale‑up of new products, equipment, and processes.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Research and Development, and Engineering to resolve technical issues, coordinate corrective actions, and improve plant performance.
• Provide engineering support for product‑quality investigations, identify process‑related causes, and implement corrective actions that improve process capability and product consistency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technical partners to evaluate manufacturing technologies, document technical findings, and recommend improvements for plant application.
• Plan and execute process trials, including design of experiments where appropriate to validate improvements before full implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem‑solving initiatives to eliminate chronic process, equipment, and design‑related losses using Lean manufacturing methods, Kaizen events, focused improvement actions, and other appropriate root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Analyze production losses, downtime, scrap, quality variation, process capability, rate performance, and cost data to identify root causes, prioritize opportunities, and present actionable recommendations to plant leadership.
• Quantify improvement results through validated data and performance metrics, and establish control plans, monitoring, and ownership routines to sustain the gains.
• Develop engineering recommendations that define the expected operational benefit, implementation requirements, risks, and measures of success.

Capital Projects

• Support capital improvement projects from planning through implementation while meeting project objectives, schedules, and budgets, with appropriate guidance.
• Contribute to the successful execution of engineering projects by developing project requests, coordinating assigned actions, and working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Evaluate project feasibility by analyzing process data, defining operating requirements, and documenting anticipated benefits and technical risks.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 2+ years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process improvement environments.

Preferred

• Experience in printing, packaging, nylon film, blown‑film extrusion, or film converting.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience supporting capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process optimization, manufacturing equipment, or product commercialization.
• Experience with manufacturing data‑visualization tools, enterprise resource‑planning systems, CAD software, PLC programming, digital production‑management platforms, or related manufacturing systems; working knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with strong technical, analytical, and structured problem‑solving skills, including experience with root‑cause analysis methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process controls, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify process relationships, and develop practical engineering recommendations.
• Ability to apply structured problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and basic statistical methods to manufacturing issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical findings and presenting recommendations across organizational levels.
• Ability to organize technical work, maintain accurate documentation, and manage multiple engineering priorities.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Takes ownership of commitments, communicates risks, and delivers accurate, timely results.
• Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships across functions, values frontline expertise, and solves problems with humility, respect, and integrity.
• Drives Results – Acts with urgency, follows through on priorities, and delivers measurable, sustainable operational improvements.
• Decision Quality – Uses sound judgment, validated data, and technical analysis to make timely decisions and appropriately escalates higher‑risk issues.
• Demonstrates Curiosity and Continuous Improvement – Questions assumptions, seeks to understand process behavior, and constructively challenges the status quo.

Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,900.00 - USD $104,400.00 /A