Process Engineer

** Company:
** Mitsubishi Films America (MFA) Greer, SC
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* Job Description:

**** Shape the Future of Advanced Film Manufacturing
** At Mitsubishi Chemical, our film products power applications that matter—from packaging to industrial and specialty uses. We’re looking for a
** Process Engineer
** who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is excited to
** optimize, innovate, and improve high-speed film production lines**.In this role, you’ll be a technical leader on the floor—driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams.
** What You’ll Do
** As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening process capability and operational excellence across our film lines:
** Process & Operational Excellence
*** Provide
** daily technical troubleshooting
** support for safety, quality, and productivity challenges.
* Analyze and trend process KPIs to drive
** continuous improvement
** in safety, yield, efficiency, and cost.
* Develop, update, and sustain
** process documentation and Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs)**.
* Lead root cause analysis and implement
** corrective and preventive actions**.
** Safety Leadership
*** Proactively identify and implement
** process and equipment safety improvements**.
* Support safe work practices for daily operations.
* Participate in environmental, health, and safety audits to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
** Project & Innovation Support
*** Coordinate and support
** planned downtime events**, process upgrades, and capital projects.
* Support
** new process development, product commercialization, and trial execution**.
* Partner with R&D and Commercial teams to translate innovation into reliable manufacturing processes.
** Collaboration & People Development
*** Train and mentor operators and training personnel on new processes and equipment.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, R&D, and Sales.
* Serve as a trusted technical resource in a
** team-based manufacturing culture**.
** What We’re Looking For
**** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in
** Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering**, or related discipline.
* ** 3-6 years
** of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Continuous Improvement roles.
* Strong working knowledge of
** Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma**, or similar methodologies.
* Proven troubleshooting, data analysis, and statistical problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to provide
** off-hours support
** for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
** Preferred Experience
*** Experience with
** film processing and film manufacturing equipment**.
* Hands-on experience in high-speed, continuous manufacturing environments.
** Skills That Set You Apart
*** Ownership mindset with a passion for improving how things work.
* Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
* Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capabilities.
* Proficiency with
** MS Office**, data analysis tools, and project management fundamentals.
* Business-fluent English.
** Why This Role Is Exciting**
* ** High-Impact, Hands-On Engineering:
** You’ll work directly on film manufacturing lines where your ideas and solutions immediately improve safety, quality, and productivity—not a desk-only role.
* ** End-to-End Ownership:
** From troubleshooting daily issues to supporting capital projects, process upgrades, and new product commercialization, you’ll see your work move from concept to production.
* ** Advanced Film Technology:
** Gain exposure to complex film processing equipment and cutting-edge materials used in diverse, real-world applications.
* ** Cross-Functional Influence:
** Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams—your voice will matter in decisions that shape manufacturing performance.
* ** Continuous Improvement Culture:
** Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving in an environment that values innovation and practical improvement.
* ** Career Growth &…