Process Engineer - Extrusion

XPEL; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

XPEL is seeking a Process Engineer in San Antonio, TX to support development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain. You will apply engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, improve product quality, and boost operational efficiency.

The role covers establishing quality specs, assisting with safety and quality standards, leading yield and corrective action projects, and collaborating with R&D to move technologies toward

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments.
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs and finding effective solutions.
• Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean).
• Interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional projects.
• Process-orientation with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 25-50%.

Responsibilities

• Technical resource for ongoing production activities: establish and improve production quality specifications and KPIs.
• Review safety and quality standards to ensure stakeholder compliance.
• Lead quality improvement, yield improvement, and corrective action projects.
• Recommend efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes that promote quality and reliability.
• Assess equipment/processes, troubleshoot, and train personnel on usage.
• Collaborate with R&D to transition technologies to pilot and scale-up for commercialization.

Skills

Process engineering

Quality control

Statistical methods

Six Sigma

DOE

Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Industrial or Materials Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. This role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.

Core Duties

• Technical resource for on-going production activities: establishing & improving production quality specifications, production support, documentation & analysis of production KPIs
• Responsible for reviewing safety and quality standards to ensure the Internal and External stakeholders are properly meeting these guidelines
• Leads quality improvement, yield improvement & corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Recommends manufacturing processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability
• Assesses current equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Shows results in reports. May train personnel in equipment usage and processes
• Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot & scale-up environments to ensure a successful commercialization

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field
• 2 years’ experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
• Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies; for example: Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean, etc.
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process. Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
• Process-orientation with an attention to detail
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Desired Qualifications

• Polymer films or coatings experience preferred
• Plastic Injection experience desired

XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.