Process Engineer

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose, a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead planned projects, drive continual process improvements, and support manufacturing operations.

You will apply Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to carding and nanofiber processes, design production trials, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and R&D to improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years designing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• Nanofiber and carding experience preferred
• Hands-on with operating teams, maintenance and R&D
• Data-driven with basic statistics and statistical process control
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls in manufacturing
• Advanced MS Excel/Word/Access/Minitab skills

Responsibilities

• Leadership for development and continual improvement of manufacturing process systems, focusing on carding and nanofiber processes.
• Develop and implement production equipment maintenance practices and monitor KPIs.
• Lead process and project capital expenditures.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance within process engineering.
• Design, manage and execute production trials and support R&D trials.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Statistics

Minitab

Excel

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Minitab

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them. The Process Engineer will lead and support planned projects/improvements and identify opportunities for continual process improvements for the H&V Operations.

To be successful in this role, you will plan, develop and implement solutions for improvements using sound engineering principles, Six Sigma methodology, and Lean manufacturing techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership for development and continual improvement of manufacturing process systems, technologies, and practices with particular emphasis on carding and nanofiber processes by improving product quality, reducing variation, minimizing waste, reducing costs, improving reliability, increasing efficiency, increasing throughput, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing skills of employees
• Leadership in the development and continual improvement of production equipment maintenance practices and procedures by monitoring KPI’s and being data driven
• Leadership in management of process and project specific capital expenditures
• Leadership of safety and environmental compliance and best practices within the process engineering function
• Design, manage, and execute production trials and support R&D trials as needed
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical discipline
• Flexible, self‑motivated, and team oriented
• 3+ years of experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes preferably in a continuous, nonwovens, or rolled goods manufacturing process
• Nanofiber experience preferred Carding experience preferred
• Hands‑on technical approach with operating teams, maintenance, and R&D
• Data driven with experience in basic statistics and statistical process control
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls associated with manufacturing processes
• Lean, six‑sigma experience
• Advanced computer skills required, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Minitab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Position requires 50% of the responsibilities to be carried out on the manufacturing floor overseeing the processing and bonding of synthetic nanofibers with non‑woven substrates.
• Some travel may be required.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Salary starting at $80,000

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Together, Our People Create Solutions for a Cleaner World For over 200 years, Hollingsworth & Vose has been building advanced materials that power cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier lives. But none of this happens without our people.

At H&V, your career isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and create impact alongside a global team dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges.

We believe that when individuals grow, our ability to solve those challenges grows too. Ready to build something meaningful?

Our Three Pillars PURPOSE AND LONGEVITY Work That Matters—Grounded in Our Heritage, Built for Generations to Come We create solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Your work here is part of a legacy of impact that spans 300 years.

PEOPLE-FIRST AND GROWING LEADERSHIP Contribution That's Valued We invest in our people—recognizing your contributions, supporting your growth, and fostering a workplace where you're respected and your voice matters.

INNOVATION AND IMPACT Innovation That Solves The Biggest Challenges Innovation at H&V means solving complex problems through collaboration and expertise.

About Hollingsworth & Vose

A Global Leader in Filtration and Energy Storage Solutions H&V is a global leader in advanced materials used across nearly every industry. For nearly 300 years, we've helped create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on solutions that matter globally
• Proven innovation and industry leadership
• Inclusive, collaborative culture built on integrity and respect
• Career growth and development in a supportive environment
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

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