Senior Process Engineer - Packaging & Lean Improvement

Pregis; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Process Engineer to partner with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to reduce costs and meet stringent quality specs. You will drive process improvements, capital projects, and product optimization while mentoring technicians and leading safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in process engineering, with coating/converting experience. Travel up to 15% is expected as projects span multiple plants.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in process engineering; 3+ years in coating and converting; 10+ years with no degree.
• Hands-on, tenacious, good with hand and power tools; capable in measurements.
• Must climb ladders, lift 50 lbs, and work in noisy environments.
• Willing to travel up to 15% domestically and possibly globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant projects with engineering teams to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Drive process improvements and capital projects with ROI analysis.
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations to manage process changes.
• Develop CapEx plans and build payback models for projects.
• Lead Kaizen events and apply DOE for continuous improvements.
• Support safety initiatives and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Process engineering

Team leadership

Quality collaboration

DOE

Lean Kaizen

Safety mindset

Education

BS in Engineering preferred

Industrial Engineering background

Tools

Multimeter

Thermography equipment

Gas detection equipment

Gas chromatograph

Air flow meters

Job description

Pregis is seeking a Process Engineer to partner with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to reduce costs and meet stringent quality specs. You will drive process improvements, capital projects, and product optimization while mentoring technicians and leading safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in process engineering, with coating/converting experience. Travel up to 15% is expected as projects span multiple plants.