Process Engineer: Extrusion & Cost Improvement

Sealed Air; Valmead (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze and develop solutions for extrusion and converting processes. You will drive cost reduction projects, lead process improvements, and collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of Process Engineering experience, with strong communication and data-based problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Process Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional presentation.
• Experience with extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation.
• Ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas.
• Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters.
• Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.
• Design of experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished products to customers.
• Identify and drive cost improvement projects to remove costs from operations.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.
• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations from a technical perspective.
• Interact with customers, TI, BU Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions to assist with process issues and quality concerns.
• Stay abreast of new equipment/process developments in Plastics Extrusion.
• Share knowledge with process engineers in other locations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify data-based solutions.
• Develop work instructions and documentation to support standardized manufacturing.
• Identify and implement new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Statistical methods

DMAIC knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Sealed Air in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze and develop solutions for extrusion and converting processes. You will drive cost reduction projects, lead process improvements, and collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of Process Engineering experience, with strong communication and data-based problem-solving skills.