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Process Engineer

POLYVANTIS
Sanford, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
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Process Engineer

Requisition Id: 802

City: Sanford

State: ME

Location:

Sanford, ME, US, 04073

Company: polyvantis

Career Level: Professionals

Process Engineer

Who We Are

POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by combining two iconic brands in the industry - PLEXIGLAS® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films. Our products are used in various applications including stadium roofing, facade glazing, LED lighting, signage, machine guards, motorcycle windshields, train seats, aircraft interiors, security & ID cards, bullet-resistant glazing and many more.

General Purpose Of The Position

Drive change through continual process improvement in all operations of the Acrylic Products Business Unit in North America. Provide process engineering troubleshooting for sheet extrusion lines and associated process equipment in Osceola and Sanford. Identify, plan, and execute process improvements.

Principle Responsibilities/Accountabilities

  • Maintain a high level of safety assurance through a continuous safety training and awareness program, maintenance of safety procedures, and safety contact with workers.
  • Provide technical direction to operators and others in manufacturing departments as necessary, to maintain maximum efficiency of personnel and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Develop and execute product and process development schedules as part of an ongoing program to improve quality, cost, and productivity such that budgeted goals and planned objectives are met.
  • Troubleshooting product and process problems and conduct route cause analyses on those problems.
  • Maintain and update process documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, Product Specifications, and Process Change Orders. Documentation of SOCs, SOPs, etc.
  • Direct the digitalization improvements and sustainability of these digitalization tools throughout AP BU in RAM.
  • Maintain and learn SAP transactions relevant process engineering.
  • Work closely with maintenance and Project Engineering to coordinate installation of engineering projects and assist in timely resolution of maintenance problems.
  • Work with the Applications and Solutions Development Team to support product development and production training.
  • Work with the Commercial and Sales Teams to assist and acquire customers and generate business.
  • Work directly with customers to help resolve quality concerns and improver their satisfaction.
  • The employee must be completely conversant with applicable safety, loss prevention, and environmental standards of the Company, Business Unit, and Plant. The employee must also be aware of the regulatory requirements and must implement those standards as specified in the standards and regulatory requirements in this work assignment.
  • Work with the ESHQ Department to resolve safety, ergonomic, or environmental concerns or issues that may arise site wide.
  • Review operations daily with manufacturing, resolve problems as a team, and provide off shift support when necessary.

Major Challenges

  • Drive change in an environment that is resistant to change. Achieve buy-in for constant quality and productivity improvements that are initially disruptive to the smooth operation of the plant.
  • Influence operations, technical, maintenance, project engineering, and other plant departments without direct control or supervisory responsibility. Drive digitalization change.
  • Continuous improvement in product and service quality through effective implementation of a zero-defect quality culture.

Knowledge And Skill Required

  • B.S. in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical.
  • 0 - 5 years of operations experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering.
  • Knowledge of industry Quality Systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills. Team orientation.
  • Well-versed in SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other corporate supplied software.
  • Human relation skills.

Scope

Assist the department in meeting budgeted volumes, yields and usages.

Decisions Recommended

Changes to process equipment and procedures.

Key Internal Relationships/complexities

Daily contact with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Production Scheduling and Engineering.

Key External Relationships/ Complexities

Communicate with other Company locations, outside contractors, service groups, and customers.

Other Quantitative Measures

Suggested training as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Six Sigma Black Belt project initiation through completion. TPM team initiation through completion.

Organizational Impact

Final Decision-Making Authorities:

  • Execution of corrective actions for customer complaints or issues.
  • Digitalization tools improvements.
  • Definition of key operating parameters (SOCs and SOPs).

Decisions Recommended

  • Product and Service Quality Improvement.
  • Digitalization tools (new).
  • Product development trials, production runs, customer visits, and customer feedback.
  • Plant quality procedures and programs.
  • Raw material changes for operational, logistical, cost, net working capital and/or quality reasons.

Key Internal Relationships/Complexities

  • Define key process parameters, product development plans, etc. for Operations.
  • Work with Applications and Solutions Development Team to evaluate quality requirements on new products and specifications.
  • Work with Project Engineering to justify capital expenditures, and then own the execution of the completed projects.

Key External Relationships/Complexities

  • Work with Commercial Team on new and existing product quality and customer requirements.
  • Interact with customers on quality requirements and issues. Resolve quality issues directly with customers. Recommend product and service changes to customers.

What We Offer

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

  • Coverage: Full benefits and 401k employer contributions
  • Work-life-balance: Paid holidays, vacation and generous sick time off
  • Culture: A collaborative environment where employee feedback is valued and actively shapes how we work
  • Well-being: Programs and resources that support your physical, mental and financial well-being
  • and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Maine

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