Process Engineer - Extrusion

XPEL • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. The role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.

The engineer provides technical support for ongoing production, establishes and improves production quality specifications, supports production, and documents and analyzes production KPIs. The role also reviews safety and quality standards, leads quality and yield improvement and corrective action projects, recommends efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes, and assesses equipment and processes for potential changes. Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, reporting results, and potentially training personnel in equipment usage and processes are also part of the role.

The Process Engineer collaborates with research and development teams as technologies transition into pilot and scale-up environments to support successful commercialization. The position requires the ability to travel 25–50%.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to ask relevant questions and find workable solutions.
• Familiarity with statistics and hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, or Lean.
• Interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with employees involved in production processes.
• Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Process-oriented approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymer films or coatings is preferred.
• Plastic injection experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing production activities.
• Establish and improve production quality specifications; support production; document and analyze production KPIs.
• Review safety and quality standards to ensure internal and external stakeholders meet applicable guidelines.
• Lead quality improvement, yield improvement, and corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes that promote quality and reliability.
• Assess equipment and processes and recommend changes.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, report results, and potentially train personnel in equipment usage and processes.
• Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot and scale-up environments.

What This Job Offers

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