Process Engineer - Extrusion
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Key details
- Location
- San Antonio, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
Skills
leanmanufacturing processesquality controlquality improvementsix sigmatroubleshooting
About the role
Job Summary:
The Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. This role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.
Core Duties
- Technical resource for on-going production activities: establishing & improving production quality specifications, production support, documentation & analysis of production KPIs
- Responsible for reviewing safety and quality standards to ensure the Internal and External stakeholders are properly meeting these guidelines
- Leads quality improvement, yield improvement & corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Recommends manufacturing processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability
- Assesses current equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Shows results in reports. May train personnel in equipment usage and processes
- Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot & scale-up environments to ensure a successful commercialization
Basic Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field
- 2 years' experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
- Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
- Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies; for example: Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean, etc.
- Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process. Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
- Process-orientation with an attention to detail
- Ability to travel 25-50%
Desired Qualifications
- Polymer films or coatings experience preferred
- Plastic Injection experience desired
XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.