Process Engineer

Intertape Polymer Group; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertape Polymer Group seeks a Process Engineer to identify, develop, and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations. The role supports Operations, Maintenance, and QA, with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day technical needs and a potential to mentor staff.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering background, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and familiarity with extrusion coating or web handling. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of documented Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extrusion coating experience is a plus.
• Web handling experience preferred.
• Willing to travel (10%).
• Six Sigma experience as Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop process improvements by working directly on the manufacturing floor. Implement and document these improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop and implement production/process methods to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Investigate and provide remedies for manufacturing process problems.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for day-to-day operations, troubleshooting equipment, and resolving procedural issues.
• Assist R&D in the development and scale-up of new products.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements and adherence to quality standards.
• Indirectly manage and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting best practices.
• Lead and participate in technical and operational projects, applying your hands‑on expertise to drive successful outcomes.
• Maintain detailed records and orderly files on all assigned projects.
• Assist Maintenance teams to evaluate equipment problems and participate in the improvement or modifications of existing equipment.
• Develop, implement, and communicate work instructions, procedures, and other documentation as necessary to support work responsibilities.

Skills

Process optimization

Manufacturing engineering

Six Sigma

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Job description

Position Description

Title: Process Engineer

Position Purpose: The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and documenting process improvements in the manufacturing process. They support Operations, Maintenance, and QA to ensure that all production and quality standards are met. They will indirectly manage a team, as well as have responsibility for all day-to-day technical needs of the department. The position demands a hands‑on, experienced individual capable of working on technical/operational projects that involve a broad range of equipment, materials, and procedural issues.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Identify and develop process improvements by working directly on the manufacturing floor. Implement and document these improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
2. Develop and implement production/process methods to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Investigate and provide remedies for manufacturing process problems.
3. Provide hands‑on technical support for day-to-day operations, troubleshooting equipment, and resolving procedural issues.
4. Assist R&D in the development and scale-up of new products.
5. Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements and adherence to quality standards.
6. Indirectly manage and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting best practices.
7. Lead and participate in technical and operational projects, applying your hands‑on expertise to drive successful outcomes.
8. Maintain detailed records and orderly files on all assigned projects.
9. Assist Maintenance teams to evaluate equipment problems and participate in the improvement or modifications of existing equipment.
10. Develop, implement, and communicate work instructions, procedures, and other documentation as necessary to support work responsibilities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing
• 3-5 years of documented Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extrusion coating experience is a plus
• Web handling experience preferred
• Willing to travel (10%)
• Six Sigma experience as Green or Black Belt preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills