Process Engineer: Formulations, Process Improvement & Startups

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P. seeks a process engineer to provide technical support across manufacturing locations, drive process improvements, and develop formulations for launches and startups.

You will analyze data, collaborate with maintenance and production, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives. The role requires 1–2 years in an engineering setting, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; familiarity with AutoCAD and SPC is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of engineering experience in a technical role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of SPC, lean concepts and automation basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations/techniques to meet production specs.
• Own daily process operations and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance to resolve equipment issues.
• Coordinate with production on concerns and optimization.
• Plan and run process improvement experiments.
• Improve material usage and reduce waste.
• Support health, safety and quality audit activities.
• Create and update standard operating procedures.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen

Process troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Windows

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P. seeks a process engineer to provide technical support across manufacturing locations, drive process improvements, and develop formulations for launches and startups.

You will analyze data, collaborate with maintenance and production, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives. The role requires 1–2 years in an engineering setting, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; familiarity with AutoCAD and SPC is a plus.