R&D Process Engineer — Hybrid: Impact & Innovation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Senatobia (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an R&D Process Engineer to develop, improve, and implement manufacturing processes across our plant. You’ll lead problem solving on the production floor to cut defects, scrap, and downtime while boosting quality and productivity.

You’ll work with compounding, extrusion, web handling, and coating processes, writing specifications and guiding the plant projects, COS initiatives, and roadmaps. Strong problem solving and SAP data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science.
• 1–5 years of plastic or rubber processing experience in a technical support role.
• Knowledge of plastics manufacturing, especially sheeting, compounding, extrusion, and web handling.
• Structured problem solving with DMAIC, Five Why, and A3; quality methods such as SPC, DOE, and gage R&R.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and SFIS.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience, Lean Six Sigma certification, SPC and plastics technology coursework.

Responsibilities

• Use process data (defects, scrap, rework, OEE) to find weaknesses and drive improvements in methods, materials, training, and equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support across compounding, extrusion, web handling, and adhesive coating, and coach production teams to take "line ownership of quality".
• Write and maintain process specifications, and implement statistical process control.
• Lead plant projects, including new technology, cost reduction, new product or process start-ups, R&D trials, and capital justification.
• Support Carlisle Operating System (COS) initiatives, tiered accountability, and layered audits, and define a 3-year technical roadmap for the facility.
• Maintain systems for dimensional control, scrap/defect tracking, mixing control, and bar coding, and troubleshoot SAP data.
• Mentor team members and report clearly on projects and processes.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team mentoring

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

SFIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an R&D Process Engineer to develop, improve, and implement manufacturing processes across our plant. You’ll lead problem solving on the production floor to cut defects, scrap, and downtime while boosting quality and productivity.

You’ll work with compounding, extrusion, web handling, and coating processes, writing specifications and guiding the plant projects, COS initiatives, and roadmaps. Strong problem solving and SAP data skills are essential.