Process Engineer: Data-Driven Manufacturing & Optimization

Ajulia Executive Search; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a Process Engineer to monitor, optimize, and improve Banbury mixing and related manufacturing processes. This role drives product quality, efficiency, and reliability through data-driven analysis and structured problem solving, collaborating across functions to implement enhancements and best practices.

The successful candidate will lead process capability studies, develop operating windows and SOPs, support new formulations, and ensure compliance with Health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science required.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing, process engineering, rubber compounding, or polymer processing.
• Strong knowledge of process capability, statistical analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects from concept to implementation.
• Working knowledge of APQP, SPC, and structured problem solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools; Minitab is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve Banbury mixing, milling, extrusion, curing, and downstream processes.
• Lead process optimization initiatives using data analysis and root cause investigation.
• Develop and validate process parameters, operating windows, and manufacturing documentation (SOPs, control plans, work instructions).
• Support new compounds, formulations, and process changes through trials, validation, and operator training.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure readiness for production.
• Investigate process, quality, and productivity issues using structured methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, 8D).
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, improve throughput, lower costs, and enhance safety.
• Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs to support data‑driven decision making.
• Conduct process capability studies, production trials, and run‑rate assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Structured problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a Process Engineer to monitor, optimize, and improve Banbury mixing and related manufacturing processes. This role drives product quality, efficiency, and reliability through data-driven analysis and structured problem solving, collaborating across functions to implement enhancements and best practices.

The successful candidate will lead process capability studies, develop operating windows and SOPs, support new formulations, and ensure compliance with Health,