Thin Films/Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer II

First Choice Recruiting, LLC; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Valley View, OH area seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II with 2+ years of hands-on experience in extrusion and film processing to lead scale-up and improvements on nanolayer capacitor films. Role emphasizes floor-level development, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Relocation assistance is available; US citizenship is required due to military contracts. Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering and knowledge of statistical analysis are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, plastics, industrial, or chemical engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience with film processing and extrusion is required.
• Web handling experience in films, paper, or converting.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Willingness to learn statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Document and manage standard work instructions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans.
• Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs.
• Lead improvements for thin film extrusion lines.
• Train extrusion technicians on daily operations.
• Apply statistical tools to solve problems.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ensure EH&S compliance on extrusion operations.
• Install and commission nanolayer coextrusion line.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Statistical data analysis (learning)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Valley View, OH - Thin Films/Extrusions Company immediately seeking:

Films Extrusion/Web Handling Manufacturing Engineer II with at least 2 yrs experience

*Relocation Assistance Available

• Military Contracts dictate US Citizenship only
• Must have Engineering degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Must have previous Film Processing and Extrusions experience

*Very exciting opportunity available for a key player in the Extrusions/Web Handling Manufacturing Engineer to join an Advanced Thin Films Company unlocking breakthroughs in EVs; Power Grids; Fusion Energy and Heavy Operations!

**Are you the kind of Engineer that likes being on the floor, developing new technology and being challenged by troubleshooting and making consistent improvements in thin film/multilayer/extrusions processes with collaborative/multi-disciplinary teams which deliver high quality, efficient material development for production of nanolayered capacitor films? No day will ever be the same!

Company is focused on delivering innovative, disruptive solutions to the nanolayer film market. This Engineer will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient material development and production of nanolayered capacitor films.

Other buzz words to know you are on the right track as a candidate:

thin films; web handling (film processing on a roll through other rollers to product); film extrusion experience; roll to roll film; cast film; capacitor films; co-layered films; multilayered films; nanolayered films.

Be the key engineering leader in Manufacturing!

This Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer/Extrusions Engineer II will lead manufacturing improvements to the thin films production process including managing capital improvements, operations, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines designed to produce capacitor films.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Document and manage standard work instructions
• Identify material and workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Develop and implement maintenance plans
• Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs
• Recommend / develop equipment and process upgradesSupport scale-up and commercialization of new technologies by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customers
• Consistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans
• Train extrusion technicians on daily line operations
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems like JMP or Minitab
• Use skills and competencies to increase productivity of self and others
• Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables
• Understand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the operation of an extrusion line. Lead by example for safe behaviors by promoting safe work habits
• Install, commission, and lead operation of nanolayer coextrusion line

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with film processing and extrusion are absolute must haves!
• Web handling experience in films, paper, or converting industry
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
• Ability to partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds
• Willingness to learn statistical data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC systems
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• New product scale-up and commercialization experience
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment