Process Engineer — Continuous Improvement & Automation

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities, drive process control, and pursue continuous improvements in kp manufacturing.

The role focuses on product quality, cost reduction, and data-driven decision making through statistical process control and lean methodologies. Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, with automation and Green Belt a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or 5–10 years related experience.
• Experience with control systems is required; experience in the polymer/plastics industry preferred.
• Experience with automation controls and Green Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
• Design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and throughput.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve control systems with maintenance teams.
• Improve production processes relating to continuous improvements, quality and process control systems.
• Use DMAIC for projects to resolve real-time issues impacting KPIs.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

5S techniques

SMED

CEDAC

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities, drive process control, and pursue continuous improvements in kp manufacturing.

The role focuses on product quality, cost reduction, and data-driven decision making through statistical process control and lean methodologies. Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, with automation and Green Belt a plus.