Sr R&D Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Utah is seeking a Senior R&D Process Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, driving process optimization and manufacturing standardization across multiple facilities. You will apply expertise in mechanical, electrical, and process systems to support upgrades, expansions, automation and reliability initiatives.

Success requires strong project management, cross-functional leadership, and data-driven decision making with Lean Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in polyiso insulation or similar manufacturing environments.
• Proven capital project execution, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement.
• Experience with foam lamination, chemical metering, and process engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Drive process optimization, manufacturing standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.
• Mentor engineering talent and establish enterprise engineering standards.

Skills

Capital project execution

Process optimization

Manufacturing improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Foam lamination

Chemical metering

Process control

Job description

We are seekingaSenior R&D Process Engineerand play a key role in advancing our polyiso insulation manufacturing operations. In this senior technical leadership position, you'll lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning while driving process optimization, manufacturing standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

You'll provide engineering expertise in mechanical, electrical, and process systems, supporting equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, commercialization, automation, and reliability initiatives. As a recognized technical leader, you'll establish best practices for foam lamination, chemical metering, materials handling, mixing, and process control while partnering with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions.

Success in this role requires strong project management skills, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a passion for solving complex manufacturing challenges using data-driven decision‑making and Lean Six Sigma principles. You'll also mentor engineering talent, develop enterprise engineering standards, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience in polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated expertise in capital project execution, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement
• Experience with foam lamination, chemical metering, and process engineering preferred