Process Engineer

Movement Search & Delivery; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced engineer to own and optimize high-volume roll stock extrusion processes in a United States manufacturing setting. You will drive process stability, yield, and throughput while reducing scrap through data-driven root cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and Product Development, and program involvement from concept through implementation. Green/Black Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in extrusion, polymer manufacturing or high-volume environments.
• Experience with blown/cast film, flexible packaging, or plastics extrusion preferred.
• Strong understanding of polymer processing, equipment and troubleshooting.
• Experience applying SPC, DOE, root-cause analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience driving process improvements and uptime.
• Experience supporting capital projects or trials is preferred.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration in a hands-on setting.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize roll stock extrusion processes for stability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot extrusion issues related to materials, temperature, gauge, and downstream operations.
• Drive reductions in scrap, downtime, and process variation via data-driven RCAs.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on yield, throughput, and setup reduction.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, startups, trials, and new technology.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and Product Development for launches and improvements.
• Strengthen process control, safety, quality and standards through SPC, DOE, FMEA and problem solving.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and floor support in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Extrusion

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decisions

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Job description

Our client is a Global provider of Innovative Packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize Roll stock extrusion processes to ensure stable, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot complex extrusion issues related to materials, process variation, temperature control, gauge/profile consistency, and downstream operations.
• Drive reductions in scrap, downtime, and process variation through data-driven root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on yield, throughput, setup reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, startups, process trials, and new technology implementation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to support product launches, resin qualifications, and process improvements.
• Strengthen process control, safety, quality, and operational standards through SPC, DOE, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and floor support in a high-volume extrusion manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in extrusion, polymer manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with blown film, cast film, flexible packaging, or plastics extrusion processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of polymer processing, extrusion equipment, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies in manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on experience supporting process improvements, scrap reduction, uptime optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting capital projects, startups, equipment upgrades, or process trials preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Comfortable supporting occasional off‑shift troubleshooting and plant operational needs.