Process Engineer I: Polymer Extrusion & Process Improvement

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Spectrum is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to drive improvements in polymer extrusion and converting processes. You will manage capital projects, implement processes to boost productivity, and reduce scrap and costs while ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, DOE, and risk management skills, with a focus on scalable, repeatable manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years industry experience in polymer extrusion and converting.
• Familiar with Polyolefin materials and able to recommend material families for applications.
• Understanding of flexographic printing process and related inks.
• Demonstrated ability applying tools within Project Management, DOE, Lean Six Sigma and statistics
• Resourceful and innovative in pulling tools, equipment, and resources to drive projects.
• Clear communication of project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Problem solving and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Writes and implements process improvements for manufacture of flexible packaging.
• Drives global projects and sources capital needs to achieve best-in-class technology.
• Performs cost and quality improvements to reduce COGS and increase capacity.
• Manages validation and verification plans for new products and processes.
• Translates customer requirements into CTQs and actionable project plans.
• Collaborates with site operations to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Polymer extrusion

Project management

Design of Experiment

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Statistical Analysis (Minitab)

Job description

DuPont Spectrum is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to drive improvements in polymer extrusion and converting processes. You will manage capital projects, implement processes to boost productivity, and reduce scrap and costs while ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, DOE, and risk management skills, with a focus on scalable, repeatable manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.