Process Engineer: Continuous Improvement & Quality

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities focused on process control and continuous improvement in kp manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes product quality, cost reduction and data-driven improvements through statistical process control. Essential duties include promoting safety, designing cost-effective modifications, partnering with maintenance, and applying lean methods such as DMAIC to drive KPI performance and process

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and throughput.
• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot and improve control systems.
• Improve production processes for quality and process control.
• Apply DMAIC methods to resolve issues impacting KPIs.
• Ensure equipment documentation and SOPs are up to date.
• Use mathematical modeling and CAD to plan upgrades.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental focus.

Skills

DMAIC

5S

Lean tools

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Automation controls

Green Belt certification

Control systems

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities focused on process control and continuous improvement in kp manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes product quality, cost reduction and data-driven improvements through statistical process control. Essential duties include promoting safety, designing cost-effective modifications, partnering with maintenance, and applying lean methods such as DMAIC to drive KPI performance and process