Plant Engineer

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Engineer to join their team in the Southeast. This role will serve as a key technical resource focused on process optimization, manufacturing troubleshooting, product quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong process engineering foundation coupled with an understanding of material behavior within a manufacturing environment. Experience supporting complex production processes, leading root cause investigations, and driving sustainable operational improvements is highly desired.

• Film Extrusion
• Flexible Packaging
• Paper Manufacturing
• Paper Science
• Polymers
• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Converting Operations
• Specialty Materials
  
  

• Lead process troubleshooting and root cause investigations related to quality, production, and reliability issues.
• Support material evaluations and identify opportunities to improve product consistency and manufacturing performance.
• Conduct RCA, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving activities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize production and process data to improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical support for process startups, modifications, and production challenges.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience within a process-driven environment.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong background in RCA, FMEA, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations and production teams.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus.