Sr. Process Engineer

Pregis Logo; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead coating and material manufacturing from development to commercialization. You will drive cost-effective, high-quality products meeting customer specs and partner with cross-functional teams including NPD, operations, maintenance, QA, and sales.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in coating solutions within a fast-paced growth environment, with strong project management, safety leadership, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical focus preferred.
• 10 years of process engineering experience or 15 years in lieu of a degree.
• Proven track record delivering coating/substrate solutions; strong knowledge of coatings properties and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and risk assessments for coating operations.
• Oversee daily plant operations and drive process-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with NPD, operations, maintenance, QA, engineering, and sales to implement new products.

Skills

Coating processes

Process optimization

Cross-functional lead

Project management

Safety leadership

Equipment troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Thermography

Gas detection

Gas chromatograph

Air flow meters

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business--We're in the \"Wow\" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

The Sr. Process Engineer will lead and oversee the coating and material manufacturing through commercialization of innovative coating solutions. The Process Engineer will ensure cost-effective, high-quality products that meet customer specifications and contribute to the company's growth. This role involves close technical collaboration with cross-functional teams, including new product development, operations, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, and sales.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history of delivering innovative products in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. As a key member of the operations team, the process engineer will drive continuous improvement on coating assets, operator engagement/development and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Take appropriate measures to ensure safety is a priority for all work in the plant.
• Lead risk assessments of equipment to drive safety improvements using skilled engineering practices.
• Actively participate in all plant safety initiatives, including but not limited to: JSAs, teams, and projects.

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee daily operations activities and process driven improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production to improve throughput and product quality.
• Work with maintenance on machinery enhancements as well as troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Lead the operational implementation of new products with NPD.
• Implement improvements using effective management practices.
• Partner with other Business Units to establish a formal sharing of Best Practices

Quality

• Create, maintain and establish documented operational conditions for all products.
• Ensure process databases are consistently updated for quality and traceability.
• Collaborate with other business units to implement best practices
• Collaborate with the quality team to meet product requirements that satisfy customer expectations.

Process

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing process efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety.
• Monitor and analyze process data, using insights to recommend and implement improvements in coating processes and technologies.
• Identify machine process improvements and communicate effectively with engineering and maintenance to improve and implement best practices.
• Support new product development efforts at the plant, coordinating with Safety, NPD, operations, and quality.
• Conduct design of experiments (DOEs), trials and documented process changes in a controlled manner.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with management on capital investments. Collaborate with the plant manager and engineering to develop CapEx plans, payback analyses, and achieve financial benefits upon completion.
• Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on innovation, customer focus, and timely results.
• Create and deliver training programs for production teams.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, quality, and the facility, ensuring effective communication regarding projects, trials, and engineering functions.

Operational

• Attend and actively participate in day-to-day plant operations meetings, lead Kaizen events, and perform Gemba walks.
• Identify and resolve process issues promptly.
• Drive operational efficiencies and ensure consistent product quality across all plant assets.
• Coordinate with Maintenance & Engineering a critical spare inventory process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical).
• 10 years of process engineering experience or related engineering discipline.
• 15 years of Industrial Engineering in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Proven track record of delivering innovative coating, substrate solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of coatings, including formulation, application, and performance testing preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence technical decisions without direct authority.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Expertise in technical sales, customer relationship management, and value-added selling.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
• Hands-on experience preferred. Knowledge of hand tools and power tools. Position requires use of multimeter, thermography equipment, gas detection equipment, gas chromatograph, air flow meters, etc.
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs., stand on feet all day, and communicate in a noisy environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.