Process Engineer

About the Role

Schneller is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve our compounding, coating, printing, lamination, embossing, and CNC cutting operations. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to scaling new processes, optimizing equipment performance, reducing waste, and improving throughput, quality, and safety across manufacturing.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving problems at the intersection of technology and production, enjoys being on the plant floor, and wants to make a measurable impact on efficiency, cost, and sustainability.

Candidates must be local to the area; relocation assistance will not be provided.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Support scale-up of new products and processes, including equipment selection, installation, and upgrades.
• Develop process documentation (FMEAs, control plans, Standard Work Instructions).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Sales) to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Manage capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

• S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Industrial)
• 2-5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting and equipment optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Experience

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Controls and Instrumentation (basic programming/HMI updates/Sensor Integration).
• Web handling, converting, laminating, or wide-web printing processes.
• Experience with ISO 9000 systems, MRP, BOM management, or similar.

Why Join Schneller?

At Schneller, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Drive Impact: Work directly on core processes that shape the quality and efficiency of aerospace and transportation products used worldwide.
• Grow Your Career: Gain technical skills while being part of a results-driven organization with growth opportunities in technical and managerial roles.
• Innovate: Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, problem-solving, and implementing cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams and industry leaders in an environment where your contributions are visible and valued.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions, utilize a computer in seated/standing position
• Frequently walk around the office and industrial environment in a safe manner
• Frequently stand, bend, reach, kneel, push, pull, climb, see, etc. and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to perform responsibilities as applied to an industrial/production environment.
• Ability to perform physical activities related to traveling (including international), such as driving, moving throughout airports, flying - travel approximately 10%.
• Sitting - C, Standing - F, Walking - F, Lifting up to 50 lbs - O, Bending - O, Climbing - O, Fine Motor Skills - F

* Based on an 8-hour Day

Infrequently (I) 1-5%

Occasionally (O) 6-33%

Frequently (F) 34-66%

Constantly (C) 67-100%