R&D Process Engineer

Carlisle Construction Materials; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking an experienced R&D Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes that improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs across our operations. You will lead complex process improvement initiatives and partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to drive measurable business results.

As a technical leader, you will troubleshoot high-impact manufacturing issues, establish process control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within plastics, rubber, chemical, or related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic compounding, extrusion, web handling, coating, winding, and manufacturing process technologies.
• Experience with quality and continuous improvement tools (SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, DMAIC, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive improvements.
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and process control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to develop and implement new technologies.
• Support production and implement process controls; manage capital and process improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and establish control strategies.
• Mentor production and engineering teams and drive Carlisle Operating System initiatives.
• Leverage data and quality systems to identify opportunities and improve process capability.

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

SPC

DOE

Gauge R&R

DMAIC

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking an experienced R&D Process Engineer to join our team and help develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes that improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs across our operations.

In this role, you'll lead complex process improvement initiatives, applying advanced analytical methods, experimental design, and Lean manufacturing principles to solve technical challenges and drive measurable business results. You'll partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to develop new technologies, support production, implement process controls, and lead capital and process improvement projects from concept through execution.

As a technical leader, you'll troubleshoot high-impact manufacturing issues, establish process control strategies, mentor production and engineering teams, and champion continuous improvement using Carlisle Operating System principles. You'll also leverage manufacturing data and quality systems to identify opportunities, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within plastics, rubber, chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of plastic compounding, extrusion, web handling, coating, winding, and manufacturing process technologies.
• Experience with quality and continuous improvement tools including SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects, influence stakeholders, and solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing process control systems is preferred.