Senior Process Engineer - Film Manufacturing

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize high-speed film production lines and lead safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams to implement improvements and support capital projects. The role requires a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, data analysis, and hands-on manufacturing experience, with a willingness to provide off-hours support for a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• 3–6 years in Process/Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar.
• Proven troubleshooting and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to provide off-hours support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical troubleshooting support for safety, quality, and productivity challenges.
• Analyze and trend process KPIs to drive continuous improvement in safety, yield, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop, update, and sustain process documentation and SOCs.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Train and mentor operators and training personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, R&D, and Sales.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize high-speed film production lines and lead safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams to implement improvements and support capital projects. The role requires a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, data analysis, and hands-on manufacturing experience, with a willingness to provide off-hours support for a 24/7 operation.