SR. PROCESS ENGINEER II

Inteplast Group Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation seeks a Sr. Process Engineer II to support PET extrusion and thermoforming operations. You will lead process trials, develop new formulations, and ensure compliance with SQF Ed.

9, ISO, and FSC standards. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, purchasing, and plant teams. You will drive process improvements, mentor technicians, and coordinate product specifications, training, and SOP updates to sustain high quality

Qualifications

• B.S./MS degree in Engineering with emphasis in Business/technical/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of experience in PET extrusion and Thermoforming supervision or related field.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.
• Good analytical & planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production operators (plant), marketing and purchasing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of MES, ERP systems, and production reporting software.
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process operations follow approved safety procedures and process safety requirements.
• Perform trial runs to improve existing process/product/formulation or develop new ones.
• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) process to turn ideas into finished products.
• Set up product specifications and formulations according to trial runs and customer data.
• Update procedures and specifications for the Technical department.
• Manage and schedule production and update training material.
• Coordinate production activities to meet schedules and targets.
• Provide technical service/support to marketing and customers and respond to complaints.
• Assist in supervising daily production operations and lead production personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S./MS degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP systems

AS400 system

Job description

Sr. Process Engineer II

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To fully support production goals for assigned areas, address and find solutions to production, marketing, support department needs and provide technical support to both internal and external parties. Identifying operational issues and ensuring production meets deadlines. Monitor and implement the methods and responsibilities for the highest safe food and quality products complying with prescribed standards related to SQF (Safety Quality Food) code Ed. 9, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S./MS degree in Engineering with emphasis in Business/technical/Engineering or equivalent experience in related fields.
• Ten years of experience in PET extrusion and Thermoforming supervision or related field.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.
• Good analytical & planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production operators (plant), marketing and purchasing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and production reporting software.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Safety Management (PSM): Ensure process operations follow approved safety procedures and applicable process safety requirements.
• Perform trial run to (1) improve existing process / product / formulation (2) develop new process / product / formulation, including new resins.
• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) process to successfully turn original ideas and market opportunities into finished, sellable products.
• Submit recommendation report to manager for approval, if necessary.
• Set up product specifications and formulations according to trial run or study of customer requirements competitor's data.
• Update procedures and specifications of the Technical department.
• Set up/update S.O.C (standard operating conditions) and S.O.P (standing operating procedure).
• Manage and schedule production.
• Update training material and train production technician.
• Process support and troubleshooting at production.
• Technical service/support to marketing and customer.
• Customer complaint response.
• Raw materials and master batch selection and qualification upon manager's approval.
• Preparation of resin.
• Communicate with raw material vendors regarding technical issues with raw materials.
• Use of AS400 system to maintain formula coding system.
• Technical service/support to marketing and customer, and update regulation mandates.
• Carry out job duties and projects assigned by Plant Manager. May serve as ISO/SQF internal auditor.
• Support and enforce all plant safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all personnel assigned to the production department.
• Assist in supervising daily production operations and provide direct leadership, guidance, and performance management for production personnel.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing of PET products while meeting production schedules and operational targets.
• Support the achievement of plant quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives by ensuring compliance with established operating procedures and quality standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION

• Inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions.
• Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body.
• Inside and outside environments apply
• Manufacturing environment

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING

• Assumes responsibility of Departments in absence of Plant Manager.
• Schedule overtime.
• Review employee time
• Safety
• THM
• Quality

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE

• Electronic & mechanical devices
• communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth and perception.
• Must be able to detect visual defects in PET film and containers.
• Must be able to perform visual inspections involving small defects.
• Must be able to read measurement devices such as tape measurements, pendulum scale, digital displays, etc.