Senior TPU Process Engineer – PPF Extrusion & Scale-Up

XPEL Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in TPU extrusion for Paint Protection Film applications. The ideal candidate will optimize extrusion processes and provide technical support to production teams. The role requires 6+ years in process engineering with expertise in polymer films, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This dynamic position includes responsibilities for monitoring performance indicators and mentoring junior engineers. Travel of 25–50% may be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in process engineering, specifically with polymer films or coatings.
• Hands-on expertise with manufacturing equipment and complex troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize TPU extrusion processes.
• Lead technical support and troubleshooting for production lines.
• Monitor key process indicators for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Process development

Extrusion processes

Lean methodologies

Root-cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical, Materials Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in TPU extrusion for Paint Protection Film applications. The ideal candidate will optimize extrusion processes and provide technical support to production teams. The role requires 6+ years in process engineering with expertise in polymer films, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This dynamic position includes responsibilities for monitoring performance indicators and mentoring junior engineers. Travel of 25–50% may be required.