Process Engineer – Coatings & Continuous Improvement

Vybond; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vybond, a Franklin, KY-based manufacturer of specialty tapes, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across coating operations. You will develop, control, and prioritize CIP activities, drive process optimization, and ensure documentation aligns with BOMs.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methods to reduce variation, support trials, NPI, and root-cause analysis of quality issues, delivering cost savings and robust manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience with water-based and solvent-based coating processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC.
• Strong problem-solving, statistical analysis, and root cause investigation skills.
• Experience with process control, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, control, and prioritize a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) list for your assigned area.
• Lead CIP activities for your assigned area.
• Control SPI documents by ensuring all documents are current, concise, and aligned with BOMs.
• Baseline and monitor process parameters identified as critical to quality (run charts, control charts, etc.).
• Lead actions to eliminate special causes and reduce process variation.
• Identify and lead cost-saving projects using DMAIC methodology.
• Control all other process-related documents and ensure they are current.
• Provide process engineering support for trials, new product introductions, and process validations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality complaints.
• Provide technical expertise and process optimization support for water-based and solvent-based coating operations, including coating formulation, application processes, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Root cause investigation

Problem-solving

Process control

Quality systems

Manufacturing documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)

Job description

Vybond, a Franklin, KY-based manufacturer of specialty tapes, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across coating operations. You will develop, control, and prioritize CIP activities, drive process optimization, and ensure documentation aligns with BOMs.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methods to reduce variation, support trials, NPI, and root-cause analysis of quality issues, delivering cost savings and robust manufacturing documentation.