Process Engineer: Lean, QC & Continuous Improvement

Klöckner Pentaplast; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities, drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, and improve product quality. The role emphasizes process control, cost reduction, and data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with 5–10 years of related experience, experience with control systems, and familiarity with DMAIC and lean tools to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Fifth to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Experience with control systems is required; polymer/plastics industry preferred. Green Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and throughput.
• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot, repair, and improve control systems.
• Improve production processes related to continuous improvement, quality and process control systems.
• Utilize DMAIC for projects to resolve issues impacting KPIs.
• Ensure equipment documentation meets standards via SOPs and manuals.
• Use mathematical modeling and CAD to enhance technology and plan upgrades.
• Discuss and solve problems with manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Collect, analyze and summarize process information and trends for KPI performance.
• Maintain focus on health, safety and environment for all activities.
• Estimate ROI for improvements and prepare business cases.

Skills

Process optimization

DMAIC

Lean tools

5S

Automation controls

Control systems

Computer-aided design

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking a Process Engineer to coordinate engineering activities, drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, and improve product quality. The role emphasizes process control, cost reduction, and data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with 5–10 years of related experience, experience with control systems, and familiarity with DMAIC and lean tools to optimize performance.