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Sealed Air

Process Engineer

Sealed Air, Valmead, North Carolina, United States

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Process Engineer – Lenoir Requisition ID: 53403

Job Description Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers, value stream leader, production leads, and/or production and maintenance personnel in analyzing and developing solutions to processes for the direct support of extrusion and converting processes. This includes design and development of new processes, modifications of existing processes, cost improvement initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

Shift Days

Responsibilities

Working independently or with others to develop improved methods for delivering finished products to our customers.

Identifies and serves as the primary driver for cost improvement projects to remove costs from current and new operations.

Serves as the primary technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects.

Interacts and oversees from a technical perspective equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.

Interacting with customers, T&I, Business Unit Leaders, and other Process Engineering functions, to assist with process issues, quality concerns and assists in identifying new or improved products or methods for delivering value-added products to customers.

Stay abreast of new equipment / process developments in the Plastics Extrusion field.

Communicate regularly to share combined knowledge with process engineers in other locations.

Serves as an expert in troubleshooting manufacturing problems and identify solutions with data-based decision making.

Develop work instructions and documentation to support standardized work in manufacturing.

Identify and implement new/improved methods of manufacturing to improve profitability.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Required.

5-7 years of experience in Process Engineering.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.

Experience with varied manufacturing processes such as extrusion, printing, laminating, and converting.

Knowledge of statistical techniques and tools, their use and interpretation.

Requires ability to manage a project and process involving multiple manufacturing areas.

Has demonstrated ability to work independently and focus on critical project parameters that determine success of failure.

Knowledge of statistics and DMAIC methodology preferred.

Designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent experience preferred.

Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Safety Requirements

Comply with all established facility safety rules and policies.

Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.

Report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately.

Works around rotating equipment, hot polymers, and high noise environments.

Required to wear safety shoes as well as standard PPE.

Exposed to various chemicals throughout the site.

Benefits and Perks

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

EEO Statement Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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