Process Engineer I: Innovation & Process Optimization

PPC INDUSTRIES INC; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Industries Inc. seeks a versed engineer to lead process and product development in polymer extrusion and converting. You will drive capital projects, optimize quality, and coordinate across manufacturing and commercial teams to meet cost and performance goals.

Requires 5+ years in relevant fields, strong DOE/Lean Six Sigma skills, and familiarity with polyolefins and flexographic printing. This role offers growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in polymer extrusion and converting industries.
• Familiar with polyolefin materials and end use applications.
• Knowledge of flexographic printing processes and inks.
• Experience using PM, DOE, Lean Six Sigma and statistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement and monitor processes and operating systems for manufacturing.
• Drive global projects and source capital needs for best-in-class tech.
• Execute cost and quality improvement projects to reduce COGS.
• Define/manage projects for commercial release of new products.
• Collaborate with site operations to resolve technical challenges.
• Translate customer needs into CTQs and actionable plans.
• Apply risk management to development processes and controls.
• Communicate across functions with clear, timely updates.

Skills

Polymer extrusion

Converting

Project management

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

PPC Industries Inc. seeks a versed engineer to lead process and product development in polymer extrusion and converting. You will drive capital projects, optimize quality, and coordinate across manufacturing and commercial teams to meet cost and performance goals.

Requires 5+ years in relevant fields, strong DOE/Lean Six Sigma skills, and familiarity with polyolefins and flexographic printing. This role offers growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment.