Process Engineer

MYTEX Polymers US Corp; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MYTEX Polymers US Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to optimize production, drive efficiency, and implement new technology across multiple sites in the United States. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, 5S, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with quality management tools to support cost-reduction and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in automotive plastics or polymer manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and quality management software.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills; ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Improve existing manufacturing methods to increase productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Drive process improvements in upstream equipment performance and implement standardized work instructions.
• Implement new technology to reduce line breakage.
• Work to increase output by 15–20% through new technology and efficiency gains.
• Analyze operational data and perform root cause analysis to resolve bottlenecks and equipment failures.
• Oversee processes and 5S standards to optimize production line performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and coordinate with departments for new equipment installation.
• Present data and reports to senior management.
• Support CAPEX budgeting and equipment needs for capacity expansion.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

5S

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Job description

Company: MYTEX Polymers US Corp Job Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve existing manufacturing methods to increase productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Champion continuous production by driving process improvements in upstream equipment performance and implementing standardized work instructions that promote operational consistency and efficiency.
• Responsible for implementing new technology to reduce line breakage.
• Responsible for increasing output by 15~20% through new technology, enhancements in current equipment and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze operational data and perform root cause analysis to resolve technical bottlenecks and equipment failures.
• Oversight of processes and procedures while maintaining optimization of the production line and organization/5S requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting in the event of a problem.
• Presentation of data and reports to senior colleagues and management.
• Assist and coordinate with respective departments with installation of new equipment.Continual evaluation of equipment and processes to ensure quality, efficiency and productivity remain high and meet developed goals.
• Supports Production & Maintenance Manager with a variety of tasks.
• Maintain a helpful and friendly working relationship with fellow employees.
• Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO14001 EMS re-quirements.
• Assist in developing capital expenditures (CAPEX) budgets and making determinations for equipment needs to support capacity expansion projects.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All other tasks as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Comply with all customers, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ability to professionally and efficiently correspond with leadership via phone and email.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact in a personable, professional and courteous manner to all.
• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintenance of Mytex information in a confidential manner.
• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain concentration and make data-driven decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

This position involves working in both business office and manufacturing plant environments across multiple sites. Protective safety equipment required when on the plant floor. Potential domestic travel: 5-15%

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the automotive plastics or polymer manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications and quality management software.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills. Ability to self-manage deadlines.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such a candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

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