Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Job Description.

• Lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues related to process conditions and material construction.
• Apply statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield within assigned areas.
• Support and implement improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects.
• Document technical findings, communicate recommendations clearly, and contribute to effective team decision-making.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Technical experience in polymer processing, extrusion, compounding, web handling, coating, lamination, adhesives, or roll-to-roll manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement, process scale-up, equipment qualification, and manufacturing optimization.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, design of experiments, and root cause problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and written/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Maplewood, MN.

Travel:
May include up to 10% domestic travel.

Relocation Assistance:
May be authorized.

Legal Authorization:
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay if eligible.

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