SR. PROCESS ENGINEER II

Inteplast • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer II supports production goals in assigned areas by addressing operational needs, solving production and support-department problems, and providing technical support to internal and external parties. The role identifies operational issues and helps ensure production meets deadlines. It monitors and implements methods and responsibilities to deliver safe, high-quality food products in compliance with applicable SQF Code Edition 9, ISO, and FSC requirements.

The position supports PET extrusion and thermoforming operations, including process improvement and development, new product development, product specifications and formulations, production scheduling, technical troubleshooting, customer support, raw-material qualification, and production training. It also supports plant safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives. The role may serve as an ISO/SQF internal auditor and assumes responsibility for departments in the Plant Manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Engineering, with emphasis in business, technical, or engineering fields, or equivalent experience in related fields.
• Ten years of experience in PET extrusion and thermoforming supervision or a related field.
• Good analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant production operators, Marketing, and Purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and production reporting software.
• Consistent, dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Ability to manage job-related stress effectively and foster productive workplace interactions.
• Ability to differentiate colors and perceive depth, detect visual defects in PET film and containers, perform visual inspections for small defects, and read measurement devices such as tape measures, pendulum scales, and digital displays.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions and substantial movements.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process operations follow approved safety procedures and applicable process safety requirements.
• Conduct trial runs to improve existing processes, products, or formulations and to develop new ones, including those using new resins.
• Lead the New Product Development process, turning ideas and market opportunities into finished, sellable products.
• Submit recommendation reports to the manager for approval when necessary.
• Set up product specifications and formulations based on trial runs, studies, customer requirements, and competitor data.
• Update Technical department procedures and specifications, and establish or update standard operating conditions and standard operating procedures.
• Manage and schedule production.
• Update training materials and train production technicians.
• Provide production process support and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical service and support to Marketing and customers, including responding to customer complaints.
• Select and qualify raw materials and master batches upon manager approval, and prepare resin.
• Communicate with raw-material vendors about technical issues.
• Use the AS400 system to maintain the formula coding system.
• Update regulatory mandates.
• Carry out duties and projects assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Serve as an ISO/SQF internal auditor when needed.
• Support and enforce plant safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support the health, safety, and welfare of personnel assigned to the production department.
• Assist in supervising daily production operations and provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for production personnel.
• Coordinate production activities to manufacture PET products efficiently and meet production schedules and operational targets.
• Support plant quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives by ensuring compliance with operating procedures and quality standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned in support of plant operations and business objectives.
• Assume responsibility for departments in the Plant Manager’s absence.
• Schedule overtime and review employee time.

What This Job Offers

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