Process Engineer – Flexible Packaging & Lean Six Sigma

Tekni-Plex , Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations for flexible packaging.

You will improve production efficiency, reduce waste, troubleshoot process issues, and drive continuous improvement across printing, lamination, extrusion, coating, slitting, and pouch making. You’ll collaborate with operations, quality, R&D and supply chain, establish SOPs, evaluate materials, and support new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years in flexible packaging or converting manufacturing.
• Knowledge of flexo/rotogravure printing, extrusion coating/lamination, slitting, and converting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for flexible packaging production.
• Monitor process performance related to quality, throughput, and machine efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues with printing, lamination, extrusion, coating, slitting, or converting equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams.
• Support new product launches, material trials, and equipment qualifications.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Packaging processes

Flexographic printing

Rotogravure printing

Extrusion coating

Lamination

Slitting

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES systems

Food safety knowledge

Polymer science knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

TekniPlex, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations for flexible packaging.

You will improve production efficiency, reduce waste, troubleshoot process issues, and drive continuous improvement across printing, lamination, extrusion, coating, slitting, and pouch making. You’ll collaborate with operations, quality, R&D and supply chain, establish SOPs, evaluate materials, and support new product launches.