Senior PET Process Engineer — NPD & Quality Lead

Inteplast Group Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation seeks a Sr. Process Engineer II to support PET extrusion and thermoforming operations. You will lead process trials, develop new formulations, and ensure compliance with SQF Ed.

9, ISO, and FSC standards. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, purchasing, and plant teams. You will drive process improvements, mentor technicians, and coordinate product specifications, training, and SOP updates to sustain high quality

Qualifications

• B.S./MS degree in Engineering with emphasis in Business/technical/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of experience in PET extrusion and Thermoforming supervision or related field.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.
• Good analytical & planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production operators (plant), marketing and purchasing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of MES, ERP systems, and production reporting software.
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process operations follow approved safety procedures and process safety requirements.
• Perform trial runs to improve existing process/product/formulation or develop new ones.
• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) process to turn ideas into finished products.
• Set up product specifications and formulations according to trial runs and customer data.
• Update procedures and specifications for the Technical department.
• Manage and schedule production and update training material.
• Coordinate production activities to meet schedules and targets.
• Provide technical service/support to marketing and customers and respond to complaints.
• Assist in supervising daily production operations and lead production personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S./MS degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP systems

AS400 system

Job description

Inteplast Group Corporation seeks a Sr. Process Engineer II to support PET extrusion and thermoforming operations. You will lead process trials, develop new formulations, and ensure compliance with SQF Ed.

9, ISO, and FSC standards. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, purchasing, and plant teams. You will drive process improvements, mentor technicians, and coordinate product specifications, training, and SOP updates to sustain high quality