Process Engineer, NPD & Scale-Up

pladis (UK); Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis is hiring a Process Engineer on-site in Big Flats to develop, scale, and improve manufacturing processes across R&D and production. You will lead trials, apply engineering principles, and convert data into actionable recommendations to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.

Reporting to the R&D Lead Americas, you will partner across functions to introduce new products, processes, and technologies while strengthening process standards and capability.

Qualifications

• Translate approved product concepts into robust manufacturing processes from prototype sign-off through scale-up and launch.
• Plan, coordinate, run, and evaluate factory trials for new products, process changes, and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and maintain process specifications and operating parameters for new and changed products.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and root-cause analysis to reduce variation and sustain improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead trials and scale-up activities to ensure smooth transfer from development to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Packaging, Engineering, and Operations to optimize processes.
• Define objectives, sampling plans, risks, resources, and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Prepare concise technical reports and updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

DOE/DoE design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

pladis is hiring a Process Engineer on-site in Big Flats to develop, scale, and improve manufacturing processes across R&D and production. You will lead trials, apply engineering principles, and convert data into actionable recommendations to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.

Reporting to the R&D Lead Americas, you will partner across functions to introduce new products, processes, and technologies while strengthening process standards and capability.