TPU Film Process Engineer — Lead Extrusion & Optimization

XPEL, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

XPEL, Inc., located in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer focused on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) extrusion for Paint Protection Film applications. The candidate will be responsible for optimizing extrusion processes, ensuring product quality, and providing technical support to production teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and over six years of process engineering experience, with expertise in polymer films manufacturing and statistical analysis. This position involves leading process improvements and working collaboratively across teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in process engineering, especially in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on expertise in manufacturing equipment optimization.
• Experience in leading complex troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize TPU extrusion processes with internal teams.
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot extrusion line issues.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and improve product quality.

Skills

Process engineering

Polymer films manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Problem-solving frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical, Materials Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

XPEL, Inc., located in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer focused on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) extrusion for Paint Protection Film applications. The candidate will be responsible for optimizing extrusion processes, ensuring product quality, and providing technical support to production teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and over six years of process engineering experience, with expertise in polymer films manufacturing and statistical analysis. This position involves leading process improvements and working collaboratively across teams.