Process Engineer

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc • Simpsonville, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovative materials to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We are seeking talented individuals to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for team-oriented, motivated professionals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Process Engineer will provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations focused on nonwoven product lines across multiple industries. This role participates in materials, process, project, equipment, and methods development to optimize manufacturing performance. Responsibilities include planning and executing experimental evaluations, improving process efficiency, supporting equipment maintenance and modifications, and contributing to the development and commercialization of new products.
The Process Engineer will lead and support process optimization initiatives, new product trials, and productivity improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field
• Up to three years of experience
• Industrial machinery troubleshooting
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Demonstrated PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) project skills
• Structured, disciplined approach to daily activities
• Accountability for assigned tasks and outcomes
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Results-driven mindset
• High mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments
• Statistical analysis capability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonwoven manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Provide daily process support to manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify and resolve process inefficiencies.
• Conduct data-driven analyses to support continuous process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation and standard procedures.
• Support training activities related to new or revised process procedures.
• Assist with equipment repairs, replacements, and modifications to improve reliability and functionality.
• Participate in new product engineering efforts and support plant trials.
• Participate in materials, process, project, equipment, and methods development to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Plan and execute experimental evaluations.
• Improve process efficiency.
• Support equipment maintenance and modifications.
• Contribute to the development and commercialization of new products.
• Lead and support process optimization initiatives, new product trials, and productivity improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and enhance operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) contribution (4% dollar-for-dollar match + additional 3% company discretionary contribution annually for those who qualify)
• Flexible insurance packages, including medical, vision, and dental, with no waiting period
• Great work environment
• Professional development
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level