Process Engineer

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Process Engineer – Nonwoven Manufacturing

US Citizens only

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Some travel required

About the Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our nonwoven manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring operations run safely, reliably, and efficiently while delivering consistent product quality and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, and customers to support process development, troubleshooting, and innovation in nonwoven mat technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in nonwoven manufacturing processes to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and optimize processes for needling, bonding, laminating, slitting, winding, coating, and other nonwoven operations.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Utilize DOE, SPC, and other statistical tools to analyze and improve process performance.
• Perform mass and heat balance calculations, fluid flow analysis, tension control, and web handling optimization.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, documentation, and change control processes.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development and scale-up initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, SOPs, and training documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and proper use of PPE.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• US Citizens only
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Specialization in Nonwovens or Textiles is highly desirable.
• 1 year of process engineering experience, preferably in nonwoven, fiber, or textile manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with industrial nonwoven processes (needling, bonding, laminating, slitting, winding, coating) is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in DOE, SPC, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or Python.
• Strong understanding of mass and heat balance, fluid flow, tension control, and web handling principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards, documentation, and change control.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and perform physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, reaching, and grasping.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Join us and be part of a team that drives innovation in nonwoven technologies while ensuring top manufacturing performance.

Does this role sound close to what you do but not exact? I also have 2 other roles: Finishing and a Weaving Process Engineer. Reach out to me if you want to hear more about one of the others!

#GRP2-$4000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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