Senior Process Engineer, Coatings | Growth & Benefits

AkzoNobel; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Annual bonus

401K with 6% match

Generous vacation and leave

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Process Engineer in Lancaster, SC to define production processes, drive improvements, and support new product introductions. You will analyze data, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to ensure robust scale‑up and stable manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with coatings experience preferred. Solvent handling, machinery operation, and ERP familiarity are essential, along with a proactive,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years experience in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years experience in the Coatings industry preferred.
• Able to work with solvents, machinery and computer systems.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ISO 9000 or other quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define process parameters, tooling and specifications to meet production performance metrics.
• Issue and revise machine specifications; manage changes to production orders.
• Resolve production issues to meet demand, RTY and OEE goals.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process stability.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and quality issues with preventive actions.
• Provide manufacturing support including off-hour availability.
• Coordinate process improvements through defined plans and collaboration.
• Input new product BOMs and ERP data for product structures.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Six Sigma/Lean experience

ISO 9000 experience (quality systems)

Solvents/machinery/computer systems

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking a Process Engineer in Lancaster, SC to define production processes, drive improvements, and support new product introductions. You will analyze data, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to ensure robust scale‑up and stable manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with coatings experience preferred. Solvent handling, machinery operation, and ERP familiarity are essential, along with a proactive,