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 position provides technical support for ongoing production, improves production quality specifications, supports production, and documents and analyzes production KPIs. It also works with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot and scale-up environments to support successful commercialization.

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 asking appropriate questions and identifying 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 the production process.
• Willingness to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Process-oriented, with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymer films or coatings preferred.
• Plastic injection experience 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 and cost-effective manufacturing processes that promote quality and reliability.
• Assess current equipment and processes and recommend changes.
• Help troubleshoot and repair equipment, and report results.
• May train personnel in equipment usage and processes.
• Collaborate with research and development teams during technology transitions to pilot and scale-up environments to support commercialization.

What This Job Offers

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