Sr Advanced Process Engineer

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Senior Advanced Process Engineer (Extrusion) to provide technical leadership across manufacturing facilities. This role emphasizes cost optimization and process improvement within extrusion technology.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and three or more years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with suppliers, leading process improvements, and validating new technologies. A hybrid work environment is offered, requiring occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Typically has three or more years of experience.
• Ability to solve problems and apply new perspectives using existing solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing facilities to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Lead research and implementation of new equipment or processes.
• Collaborate with machinery suppliers and engineering teams.
• Assist in validation of new processes.
• Negotiate customer product specifications when required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Resourcefulness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Three or more years of experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Advanced Process Engineer (Extrusion) is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to Cooper Standard manufacturing facilities in all aspects of extrusion processing and technology. This role drives the standardization and continuous improvement of extrusion processes across product lines, focusing on production performance, process capability, quality, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing facilities to reduce cost, improve quality, and achieve advancements in process and product technology.
• Lead research and implementation of new or improved equipment, tooling, or processes to satisfy changing production requirements.
• Collaborate with outside machinery suppliers, machine shops, plant engineering, and maintenance.
• Assist in validation of new processes as necessary.
• Obtain and negotiate approval or revisions to customer product specifications when required.
• Initiate projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge.
• Confirm feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods.
• Assist in the transfer of product and process between manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as communicative link between Cooper Standard technical and manufacturing sites, including other global regions, for process development, best‑practice exchange, and standardization.
• Keep current on developments related to manufacturing and product technology through meetings with suppliers, customers, and trade publications.

May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Typically has three or more years of experience.
• Ability to solve problems and apply new perspectives using existing solutions.
• Independent work style and resourcefulness for colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated proactive task approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Work Environment / Work Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on the manufacturing floor.
• Frequent domestic and international travel required.
• Equipment use requires proper training on injury prevention.

Position Type

Regular.

Additional Locations

Gaylord.

Employment Status

Hybrid (remote and on‑site).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage inclusion and a sense of belonging. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. If additional assistance is required to complete the application or interview, please request assistance by contacting recruitment at cooperstandard.com.