Process Engineer

Process Engineer - Advanced Compounding & Color Technology Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Signing bonus

XPM Plastics Compounding LLC, a compounding facility focused on highly engineered industrial and medical applications, is seeking a highly technical and motivated Process Engineer to support formulation development, twin screw extrusion operations, color matching, and laboratory testing activities. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex processing challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Process Engineer will lead and support development, optimization, and scale-up of thermoplastic compounds using twin screw extrusion technology. This position requires a strong understanding of polymer processing, color science, material testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing process improvement.

The ideal candidate is analytical, hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working both in the lab and on the production floor.

• Develop and optimize thermoplastic formulations and processing conditions
• Operate and troubleshoot twin screw extrusion systems
• Support scale-up from laboratory to commercial production
• Perform highly technical color matching for customer‑specific applications
• Analyze processing data and recommend improvements for quality and efficiency
• Conduct laboratory testing including:
  • Physical and mechanical testing
  • Melt flow analysis
  • Density and hardness testing
  • Color and spectrophotometer analysis
  • Moisture analysis
  • Thermal testing and evaluation
• Investigate product quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with production, quality, sales, and customers on technical projects
• Maintain detailed formulation, processing, and testing documentation
• Assist with raw material evaluations and additive selection
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process validation activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in plastics compounding or polymer processing preferred
• Strong experience with twin screw extrusion required
• Experience with thermoplastic elastomers, engineered thermoplastics, or specialty compounds preferred
• Color matching and color science experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and analytical methods
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Hands‑on manufacturing mindset with strong attention to detail

• Twin screw extrusion process development
• Thermoplastic compounding
• Color concentrate development
• Spectrophotometer and color analysis software
• DOE/process optimization methodologies
• Additives and filler technologies
• FDA, UL, automotive, or medical material requirements
  
  Statistical analysis and SPC methodologies

• Competitive compensation
• Health and retirement benefits
• Opportunity to work on highly technical and innovative material solutions
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Career growth within a specialized and growing organization