Process Engineer

Description

JSP International is seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to support our Detroit manufacturing operation. In this role, you will design, test, and implement process improvements that strengthen product quality, increase manufacturing efficiency, improve equipment reliability, and reduce cost. You will work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, plant leadership, technical teams, and customers to solve problems and turn successful trials into sustainable operating practices.

• Monitor Resin production and process performance, using feedback from engineering, molding teams, and customers to improve product quality and moldability.
• Plan and conduct manufacturing trials for new products, processing methods, equipment, and technologies; evaluate results against current and competitive alternatives.
• Use sound engineering practices, statistical process control, and designed experiments to identify root causes and verify improvements.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in resolving extrusion and expansion process issues and converting successful solutions into documented standards.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to production and maintenance, including directing corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain and improve plant control systems, programs, operator interfaces, hardware, and software.
• Track key manufacturing and quality measures, compare results with goals, and communicate performance to plant leaders and production teams.
• Support equipment design, installation, startup, and contractor coordination for capital and process‑improvement projects.
• Develop procedures and training that strengthen process knowledge, safety, quality, and consistent execution across operations.
• Collaborate with local and global technical teams, vendors, plant leaders, and other JSP facilities on high priority manufacturing challenges.

In addition to improving current operations, you will help develop and scale recycling processes for production scrap and other recoverable materials. This includes evaluating material streams, running trials, defining process controls and quality criteria, identifying equipment or handling needs, and partnering with production, quality, EHS, suppliers, and technical teams to convert viable concepts into safe, repeatable, and cost‑effective manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three years of experience in plastics manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process control, statistical methods, and manufacturing problem‑solving.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to work with manufacturing data and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Natural curiosity and the ability to figure things out in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems, implement solutions, and verify results.
• Ability to work effectively on the plant floor and collaborate with operators, technicians, maintenance, engineers, and leaders.

• Knowledge of polymer extrusion and expansion processes.
• Experience with manufacturing control systems and programming.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and self‑directed learning skills.
• Ability to build support for process changes through clear reasoning, training, and follow‑through.

This role operates in an active manufacturing environment and requires the ability to hear, speak, stand, sit, bend, climb, and stoop, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position also requires the ability to use…