Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including PLEXIGLAS and ACRYLITE for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products, and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films.

With approximately 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we combine global scale with deep application expertise. We serve customers across air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage markets—delivering innovative sheet, film, and profile solutions that enable performance, safety, and design excellence.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing daily engineering support to site Production Teams with primary focus on plastic film extrusion equipment, processes, and performance. This role works to optimize extrusion operations by improving process reliability, product quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing daily engineering support for plastic film extrusion lines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Monitoring and analyzing process performance to improve line stability, throughput, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshooting extrusion process issues, equipment constraints, and operating inefficiencies to minimize downtime and process variation.
• Leading process optimization initiatives focused on temperature control, gauge consistency, resin performance, line speeds, and waste reduction.
• Partnering with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams to resolve process and equipment-related issues.
• Analyzing process trends and operating data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Supporting startup, shutdown, changeover, and trial activities for extrusion lines.
• Developing, updating, and standardizing operating procedures, process settings, and engineering documentation.
• Leading root cause analysis for chronic process issues, product defects, and equipment performance problems.
• Identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Supporting technical training for operators and craft personnel on extrusion processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Ensuring process and equipment changes are properly managed through Management of Change (MOC), Temporary MOC (TMOC), and risk assessment processes.
• Supporting compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for extrusion operations.
• Collaborating on preventive and predictive strategies that improve extrusion equipment reliability and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical engineering or related industrial field.
• At least 2 years working in the chemical industry or manufacturing related environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate well in both open presentation and written report conditions.
• Focus on analysis and problem solving.

Physical requirements include:

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting, remaining in a seated position. Alternating sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling, reaching overhead, reaching below shoulder level, keyboarding, climbing ramps or stairs. Other office environment activities.

Work availability is essential for this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday-Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.