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Process Engineer- Films

United States, Northlake 85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 04, 2026
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The Process Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods. This role will work to achieve Operations goals by using Lean Six Sigma or similar structured analyses, process & materials knowledge, and project management skills. Focus will be primarily in Films and Lamination. The CI Manager fulfills the responsibilities of this role when vacant.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide advanced analytical skills, technical project management and process support for all operations within the Northlake site, and throughout the Packaging Division as required
  • Utilize technical knowledge to resolve manufacturing problems, with an emphasis in Blown Film and Laminated Products
  • Primary focus will be in the Films and Lamination departments
  • Investigate Customer Quality issues and implement root cause resolutions
  • Initiate collaboration with operations, maintenance and technical support personnel for day-to-day operations, on problems, and on process improvement initiatives
  • Manage projects directly and provide leadership to others on a resource basis as required
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to data collection, analysis, problem-solving and risk management
  • Lead and participate in new product development activities and in the introduction of new processes and technologies
  • Actively participate in capital planning and project implementation
  • Develop strong, positive communication links with all departments including Production, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Human Resources, Maintenance, Finance, and I/S, as well as Customers
  • Provide support to other Scholle IPN sites as requested
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting on projects and activities as required
  • Responsible for organizing and leading kaizen events using lean methodology
  • Actively participate in meetings and planning activities with production departments as requested
  • Actively seek new methods, equipment, and processes to reduce scrap, improve overall equipment efficiency, and improve safety without adversely affecting product cost and quality
  • Team Leadership/Development responsibilities by providing training as required to other technical, production and maintenance personnel

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
  • Preferred area of study in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience preferred
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from a US qualified institution preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel
  • Experience with plastic extrusion (Blown Film) and/or lamination
  • The ability to excel in a fast paced, high-energy environment with constant interface with people
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively

What we offer

  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
  • Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Holidays

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