Sr. Engineer - Process

The AZEK Company; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for PVC decking and railing products. This role involves working closely with suppliers, managing process validations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in polymer processing, particularly with extrusion equipment, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across departments. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and sustainability in manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Flexible Benefits Options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in polymer processing or PVC manufacturing.
• Knowledge of plastics extrusion processing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for PVC products.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and corrective action.

Skills

Polymer Processing

PVC Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Problem Solving

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

Single-screw Extrusion Equipment

Twin-screw Extrusion Equipment

Quality Improvement Tools

Job description

Scranton, PA Keyser
Pennsylvania - Scranton - Keyser Ave Facility
888 N Keyser Ave
Scranton, PA 18504, USA

Scranton, PA Keyser
Pennsylvania - Scranton - Keyser Ave Facility
888 N Keyser Ave
Scranton, PA 18504, USA

• The Senior Process Engineeris responsible for the development, optimization, and validation of processes and systems to support the manufacturing scale up of our PVC Deck and Railing products.

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:

• Work within the final assembly manufacturing environment(s) and drive early-stage process development and manufacturing optimization to ensure products meet design intent.
• Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and measurement methods to meet tight tolerance manufacturing requirements and manufacturing scale up.
• Lead development of fixtures, equipment, and automation.
• Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Process evaluations and lead process optimization initiatives utilizing tools such as SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and MSA.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement of process capabilities.
• Develop and lead projects to improve process monitoring and quality and reduce costs.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and corrective action.
• Establish sampling and Quality plans
• Participate and/or lead risk management activities including product and process FMEA.
• Provide support for reliability engineering activities.
• Participate and/or lead validation activities for design, process, or products.
• Development and qualification of test methods for verifications and validations.
• Write and execute study protocols, technical reports, manufacturing work instructions (MWI), validations, reports, batch records, design control and other documents as required.
• Participate on project teams or leading internal teams. Communicate activities across the organization. Interface with various departments to ensure processes and designs are compatible with the manufacturing environment, launch strategy, and Azek’s objectives.
• Partners with Quality and Regulatory, R&D, and operations to ensure compliance of the manufacturing processes, provide support for regulatory filings, and ensure the robustness of the process and raw materials.
• Contribute to the development of the facility's capital improvement plan.
• Coordinate multiple facility-wide shutdowns, collaborating with external contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Led safety initiatives, margin and capacity improvements, new product development efforts, and reliability/maintenance projects.
• Develop engineering standards, comprehensive training documentation, and basis of engineering design (BED) documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct in-depth time studies to identify process bottlenecks, implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and throughput.

We believe the successful candidate will have:

• A BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field is required, MS preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of polymer processing or PVC manufacturing experience using single or twin-screw extrusion equipment.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, a strong plus
• A Track record of generating novel ideas, and out of the box thinker and a true entrepreneurial mind set, a strong plus.
• Proven ability to solve problems and improve manufacturing processes that use high precision mechanical components.
• Knowledge of plastics extrusion processing equipment is required.
• Successful implementation and use of statistical based quality improvement tools such as design of experiments, Statistical Process Control and GAGE R&R.
• Experience in equipment and automation development
• Project leadership in multi-disciplined projects.
• Experienced in quality system requirements for the building products industry.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead others, often without direct control, such as suppliers.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented individual who collaborates and communicates effectively with local and international team members in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
• Comfortable working in an extremely dynamic and fast paced environment, and able to meet aggressive development milestones.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 in our lowest market up to $136,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEK or Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version) .

Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!

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