Rollstock Process Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking a Rollstock Process Engineer to own polymer film extrusion, printing, lamination, and slitting processes. The role focuses on improving process capability, reliability, yield and safety while leading complex projects across Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and Product Development.

The candidate will drive data‑driven improvements, lead capital projects, and deploy MES for better control and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 3–5 years of high‑volume manufacturing experience.
• Proven proficiency in statistical methods, SPC, RCA, DOE, and project execution.
• Lean and Six Sigma training or certification is preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own Rollstock processes and lead technical leadership to ensure stable operations across shifts and product mixes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma to improve yield, rates, setup time, and OEE.
• Direct capital projects including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and major modifications.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Quality on resin qualifications, product transitions, and raw material changes.
• Strengthen quality systems using SPC, FMEA, and corrective actions; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPC

Root cause analysis

DOE

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt or Black Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, Packaging or related field

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

The Rollstock Process Engineer is responsible for owning, optimizing, and advancing polymer film extrusion, printing, lamination, and/ or slitting processes that produce Rollstock for retail food packaging applications. This position operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key technical resource for Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development. The role focuses on improving process capability, reliability, yield, and safety while leading complex projects that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the technical owner for Rollstock processes, ensuring stable, capable, and repeatable operation across shifts and product mixes.
  • Establish and maintain robust process control strategies, SOC, deviation management, control plans, SPC, in-line vision system, gauge control systems, and standard work.
  • Reduce process variation, scrap, and unplanned downtime through data-driven root cause analysis and sustained corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve yield, rates, setup time, and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Apply statistical methods and design of experiments (DOE) to optimize process windows and performance.
  • Support daily management systems and coach operators and technicians in structured problem-solving.
• Capital Projects & Technology Deployment
  • Lead or serve as lead engineer on capital projects, including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and major modifications.
  • Participate in equipment specification, vendor selection, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup.
  • Evaluate new extrusion and converting technologies and automation solutions and translate successful trials into production standards.
  • Utilize and expand MES capabilities for improved process control, material tracking, and schedule adherence.
• Product & Process Development
  • Partner with Product Development and Quality to support resin qualifications, product transitions, and raw material changes.
  • Lead technical execution for process scale-ups, trials, and commercial launches.
  • Identify and execute long-term technical solutions that eliminate recurring issues.
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance
  • Support and strengthen quality systems through effective use of SPC, FMEA, and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
  • Lead or support complex RCA and ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented and verified.
  • Ensure all process changes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate process safety and EH&S risks associated with operations.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
  • Prepare clear technical documentation including trial reports, process standards, equipment specifications, and lessons learned.
  • Effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations to operations leadership, cross-functional teams, and the broader Rollstock network, or sister sites.
  • Act as a technical mentor for less experienced engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, Packaging or related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of high volume, complex product mix manufacturing experience, preferably in extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting or other packaging processes.
  • Proven ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
• Technical & Operational Skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis, SPC, root cause analysis, DOE, and project execution.
  • Hands-on experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Leadership & Communication
  • Effective written and verbal communicator with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multilayer film structures, resin systems (PE, PA, EVOH, tie layers), and gauge/profile control.
• Experience with web handling, printing, lamination, or slitting processes.
• Exposure to capital projects, automation, advanced process controls, and product commercialization.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with regular shop-floor engagement.
• Occasional off-shift or weekend on site or remote support for trials, start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 10% for suppliers, vendors, or other manufacturing sites.

Benefits And Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600 -$176,755 The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.