Process Engineer

Winpak Careers • Senoia, GA

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About The Position

Winpak Films Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Operational Excellence team in Senoia, GA. Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, the Process Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement across our operations— enhancing quality, reducing waste, increasing output, and minimizing variability, all while supporting cost-effective manufacturing at Winpak Films.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, mechanical, or Polymer focus preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; plastic processing and/or film extrusion experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable being on call to support start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting when needed.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to web handling and polymer processing (extrusion, blown film, double/triple bubble processes).
• Prior experience in leading process improvement initiatives or preparing for a management career path.

Responsibilities

• Build and apply a working knowledge of polymer materials and processes, including extrusion, blown film, and double- or triple-bubble technologies
• Develop an understanding of web handling processes and key process variables
• Apply statistical and data-driven methods to monitor, analyze, and improve process performance
• Stay current on polymer processing and flexible packaging advancements through suppliers, OEMs, and industry events
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality, cost, and process capability
• Establish, document, and maintain process data and standard operating conditions (SOCs) in partnership with production leaders
• Collaborate with Project Engineering on equipment modifications, new processes, installations, and commissioning
• Perform cost analysis, ROI evaluations, and support the capital approval process
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams on troubleshooting, investigations, and improvement initiatives
• Work with resin suppliers on new material qualifications and process troubleshooting
• Develop and deliver process-related training for operations teams
• Support production operations as needed, including participation in on-call rotation and other assigned duties

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

What This Job Offers

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