Senior Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Senior Bags Extrusion Process Engineer to own polymer film extrusion processes and lead a team of Process Technicians, working with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Product Development.

You will drive process capability, yield, and OEE improvements using DOE, SPC, and data analytics, develop dashboards, and deploy capital projects while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of extrusion or polymer manufacturing experience, preferably in blown, cast, and/or oriented film.

Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion process performance and diagnose complex issues across materials, rheology, temperature control, die systems, bubble/web stability, thickness profile, and downstream handling.
• Establish and sustain robust process control strategies (centerlines, control plans, SPC, inline vision, gauge control, standard work).
• Drive permanent solutions to recurring process and equipment issues via root cause analysis, DOE, and continuous improvement to reduce variation, scrap and downtime.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Process Technician team and ensure coverage for daily production, troubleshooting, trials, start-ups, and priorities.
• Develop collaboration between Technicians, Production, and Maintenance to improve troubleshooting capability and overall manufacturing performance.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives focused on yield, rate, setup time, process stability, and OEE.
• Develop dashboards and process performance monitoring tools; analyze trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Utilize manufacturing data systems and expand MES capabilities to strengthen process control and decision-making.
• Support daily management systems and build structured problem-solving capability across operators, technicians, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead extrusion-related capital projects, including modifications and new installations, with vendor selection and commissioning.

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 Senior Bags Extrusion Process Engineer owns and advances polymer film extrusion processes that produce tubing for packaging applications. The role combines senior technical process leadership, direct leadership of the Process Technician team, and data-driven continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Product Development, this position is responsible for improving process capability, reliability, yield, equipment performance, and safety while ensuring effective technical support across manufacturing operations.

Process Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the senior technical resource for extrusion process performance and independently diagnose complex issues involving materials, rheology, temperature control, die systems, bubble or web stability, thickness profile, and downstream handling.
• Establish and sustain robust process control strategies, including centerlines, control plans, SPC, in-line vision systems, gauge control systems, and standard work.
• Drive permanent solutions to recurring process and equipment issues through structured root cause analysis, statistical methods, and designed experiments (DOE), reducing variation, scrap, and unplanned downtime.

Process Technician Leadership & Manufacturing Support

• Lead, coach, and develop the Process Technician team, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, technical standards, and development plans.
• Ensure the appropriate level of Process Technician coverage and technical support for daily production, troubleshooting, trials, start-ups, and manufacturing priorities.
• Develop strong collaboration between Process Technicians, Production, and Maintenance to improve troubleshooting capability, equipment reliability, process stability, standard work, and overall manufacturing performance.

Continuous Improvement, Data & Digital Systems

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives focused on yield, rate, setup time, process stability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and process performance monitoring tools; analyze trends and manufacturing data to identify abnormalities, losses, and improvement opportunities and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Utilize manufacturing data systems and expand MES capabilities to strengthen process control, material tracking, schedule adherence, and decision-making. Experience with Grafana, Seeq or Ignition is a plus.
• Support daily management systems and build structured problem-solving capability across operators, technicians, and cross-functional partners.

Capital Projects & Technology Deployment

• Lead extrusion-related equipment improvement and capital projects, including modifications, upgrades, new installations, and automation solutions.
• Support equipment specification, vendor selection, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and transition of successful technologies into production standards.

Product & Process Development

• Partner with Product Development and Quality on resin qualifications, product transitions, raw material changes, process scale-ups, trials, and commercial launches.
• Develop and implement sustainable technical solutions and process standards that support product performance and long-term manufacturing capability.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Strengthen quality and process risk management through SPC, FMEA, and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Ensure process changes and technical solutions comply with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating EH&S and process risks.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of extrusion or polymer manufacturing experience, preferably in blown, cast, and/or oriented film, with demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical challenges.

Technical & Operational Skills

• Strong understanding of polymer processing, extrusion equipment, materials behavior, and film properties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis, SPC, root cause analysis, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and project execution; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong data analytics capability, including dashboard development, trend analysis, data visualization, and translation of process data into actionable manufacturing insights.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated people leadership capability, including coaching, developing, prioritizing, and managing technical resources in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communicator with experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing across Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multilayer film structures, resin systems (PE, PA, EVOH, tie layers), and gauge/profile control.
• Exposure to extrusion capital projects, automation, advanced process controls, and product commercialization.
• Experience developing proprietary processes, technical standards, or intellectual property.

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.

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.

Requisition id: 56749

Relocation: Yes

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.

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