Process Engineer

Sealed Air; Valmead (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze and develop solutions for extrusion and converting processes. You will drive cost reduction projects, lead process improvements, and collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of Process Engineering experience, with strong communication and data-based problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional presentation.
• Experience with extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation.
• Ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas.
• Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters.
• Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Design of experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished products to customers.
• Identify and drive cost improvement projects to remove costs from operations.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations from a technical perspective.
• Interact with customers, TI, BU Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions to assist with process issues and quality concerns.
• Stay abreast of new equipment/process developments in Plastics Extrusion.
• Share knowledge with process engineers in other locations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify data-based solutions.
• Develop work instructions and documentation to support standardized manufacturing.
• Identify and implement new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Statistical methods

DMAIC knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Lenoir

Requisition ID: 55528

Summary

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers, value stream leader, production leads, and/or production, and maintenance personnel in analyzing and developing solutions to processes for in the direct support extrusion and converting processes. This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished products to our customers.
• Identifies and serves as the primary driver for cost improvement projects to remove costs from current and new operations.
• Serves as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Interacts and oversees from a technical perspective equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
• Interacting with customers, T&I, Business Unit Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions, to assist with process issues, quality concerns and assists in identifying new or improved products or methods for delivering value-added products to customers.
• Stay abreast of new equipment / process developments in the Plastics Extrusion field.
• Communicate regularly to share combined knowledge with process engineers in other locations.
• Serves as an expert in troubleshooting manufacturing problems and identify solutions with data-based decision making.
• Develop work instructions and documentation to support standardized work in manufacturing.
• Identify and implement new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience with varied manufacturing processes such as extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation.
• Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas.
• Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success of failure.
• Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Design of experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].