Minigrip - SR. PROCESS ENGINEER II

Inteplast Group•Seguin, TX

15h

About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer II builds upon the foundational scope of the Level 1 role with an expanded mandate encompassing advanced automation engineering, full equipment lifecycle ownership (from installation through commissioning), and direct leadership of Level 1 engineers and technical staff. This role serves as the senior technical authority across four core manufacturing processes—blown film extrusion, in-line printing, bag forming (conversion), and product packaging (cartoning)—while driving automation strategy, overseeing capital installations, and ensuring compliance with environmental, OSHA, ASI, GMP, and CTPAT standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)
10+ years of experience in process control or manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
Advanced knowledge of process control systems: PID control loops, PLCs, SCADA, and DCS platforms
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) and industrial control system design
Demonstrated experience with robotic systems integration in a manufacturing environment
Experience designing and deploying automated packaging systems
Proven ability to lead equipment installation and commissioning projects from kickoff through production handoff
Experience conducting and managing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Familiarity with utilities and facility infrastructure requirements for new equipment (electrical, pneumatics, compressed air, water)
Demonstrated experience managing third-party vendors and contractors on-site during installations
Strong proficiency in LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent structured improvement frameworks
Proven capital project management experience including budget ownership, vendor selection, and schedule management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership
Working knowledge of general manufacturing and business principles
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and directly supervise a team of engineers including Level 1 Sr. Process Engineers and technical professionals; conduct performance reviews and support career development
Assign tasks, manage workloads, and build team capabilities across process engineering and automation disciplines
Serve as escalation point and technical resource for engineering team problem-solving and decision-making
Design, develop, and implement PLC/HMI programming solutions to automate and optimize manufacturing processes across blown film, printing, conversion, and packaging operations
Lead the integration of robotic systems into production lines, including scoping, vendor coordination, installation, programming, and operator training
Evaluate, specify, and deploy automated packaging systems; ensure seamless integration with upstream and downstream processes
Develop and maintain automation standards, code libraries, and documentation to support scalability and ease of maintenance
Partner with controls and maintenance teams to troubleshoot automation systems and resolve production-impacting issues
Own the full lifecycle of capital equipment installations: scope development, contractor bidding, schedule management, installation oversight, commissioning, and handoff to production
Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols to validate equipment performance against specifications
Coordinate utilities and facility infrastructure requirements (electrical, pneumatics, compressed air, water, HVAC) for new equipment with facilities and outside contractors
Manage on-site vendors and contractors during installation and commissioning activities; enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and schedule adherence
Develop startup procedures, operator training materials, and equipment qualification documentation
Design and maintain documentation for process improvements that enhance yield, uptime, and product quality across all four manufacturing process areas
Lead cost-efficiency initiatives including formulation improvements, yield optimization, and downtime reduction programs
Partner with Technical Specialists and Level 1 engineers on ongoing improvement initiatives and active manufacturing projects
Investigate scrap events and process deviations; implement and verify corrective actions
Develop and submit capital expenditure requests with clear business justification, ROI analysis, and technical rationale
Manage multiple concurrent capital projects aligned with performance, budget, and schedule expectations
Track and verify that completed projects meet expected performance targets; provide post-implementation reporting to management
Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, automation platforms, and process innovations to increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve quality
Lead proof-of-concept trials and technology pilots; develop recommendations for broader deployment
Actively lead Safety Committee participation; investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive OSHA compliance across all process areas
Ensure adherence to environmental standards, ASI guidelines, GMP requirements, and CTPAT security standards
Enforce housekeeping protocols and regulatory compliance across all areas of engineering responsibility
Provide clear, consistent updates on project status, automation initiatives, and process improvement progress to engineering management and senior leadership
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and IT to align engineering initiatives with business objectives
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management