Printing Process Engineer - Flexible Packaging

Accredo Packaging•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Our team is expanding and we are hiring for a Process Engineer. This role will drive performance, quality, and efficiency across Accredo’s high‑speed flexographic printing operations. Focus on optimizing W&H press systems, improving print quality, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent, repeatable production. Work cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and OEM partners to troubleshoot issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Location: Sugar Land, TX

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Printing Technology, or related field
3–5+ years in flexographic printing, press operations, process engineering, or film‑based packaging
Experience with W&H presses (Miraflex, Novoflex, or similar).
Strong understanding of printing variables: ink systems, anilox/plates, tension control, web handling, impression, viscosity, and color stability.
Hands‑on experience with continuous improvement and data‑driven problem solving.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
communication, analytical, and organizational skills.Strong

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of inks, coatings, adhesives, color control, and print inspection systems.
Experience with DOE, SPC, capability studies, Lean/Six Sigma.
Prior involvement in FAT/SAT, press installations, or equipment upgrades.
Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and production data tools.
Experience in flexible packaging, blown film, converting, or high‑speed printing.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain standardized process parameters (tension, pressure, viscosity, temperature, impression, speed).
Reduce defects, downtime, and waste through structured root‑cause analysis.
Lead Lean/Six Sigma/DOE‑based improvement projects to increase throughput and reliability.
Run press trials for new inks, substrates, coatings, plates, and process changes; document and implement improvements.
Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and strengthen preventive/predictive maintenance.
Train operators on SOPs, setup methods, color standards, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with OEMs (including W&H) on calibrations, upgrades, and FAT/SAT activities.
Support quality initiatives: color management, defect reduction, SPC, and capability improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation: process standards, trial reports, work instructions, and equipment settings.
Optimize W&H press performance: setup efficiency, run speeds, registration, drying/curing, and print quality