Process Engineer

XPEL; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

XPEL in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Process Engineer to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations.

You will apply engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency, collaborating with R&D during technology transitions to commercialization. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2+ years in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control.
• Analytical problem solving and data-driven troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with statistics and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, DOE, Lean).
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Technical resource for ongoing production activities and KPI analysis.
• Lead quality and yield improvement and corrective action projects.
• Recommend efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes with quality focus.
• Assess equipment/processes, troubleshoot, document, and train personnel.
• Collaborate with R&D to transition to pilot and scale-up for commercialization.

Skills

Process engineering

Quality control

Production operations

Statistical methods

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

Related field

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

DOE

Lean methodologies

Job description

The Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. This role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.

Core Duties

• Technical resource for on-going production activities: establishing & improving production quality specifications, production support, documentation & analysis of production KPIs
• Responsible for reviewing safety and quality standards to ensure the Internal and External stakeholders are properly meeting these guidelines
• Leads quality improvement, yield improvement & corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Recommends manufacturing processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability
• Assesses current equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Shows results in reports. May train personnel in equipment usage and processes
• Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot & scale-up environments to ensure a successful commercialization

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
• Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies; for example: Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean, etc.
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process. Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
• Process-orientation with an attention to detail
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Desired Qualifications

• Polymer films or coatings experience preferred

XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.