Process Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and optimize operations at its Sussex manufacturing facility. This position will focus heavily on process improvement, manufacturing efficiency, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across flexible packaging converting operations. This is a highly visible plant-floor engineering role where you will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to improve throughput, reduce waste, optimize machine performance, and drive operational excellence.

The facility includes both blown film extrusion and converting operations within a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading packaging manufacturer investing heavily in operational improvement and engineering capability. The role offers strong visibility within the plant and the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production/process issues in real time
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
• Improving setup/changeover times
• Scrap reduction
• Increasing throughput and efficiency
• Analyze manufacturing data and identify process improvement opportunities
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Partner closely with operators, maintenance, quality, and production leadership
• Improve process consistency and establish proactive process controls
• Support equipment/process optimization across:
  Film converting, Web handling, Slitting

Laminating, Bag making operations

• Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process validations as needed
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement culture throughout the plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience within manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience driving Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Hands-on approach with strong plant-floor engagement
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Required / preferred skills

• Plastics converting
• Blown film extrusion
• Laminating/slitting operations
• Continuous manufacturing environments
• Process optimization and troubleshooting
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or flexible packaging environment