What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Development Engineer position at Trelleborg?
Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.
Job Description
The Process Development Engineer will optimize the process design for new products using our pilot extrusion coating line for R&D prototyping of polyurethane-coated fabrics. This role combines hands-on equipment operation with process problem-solving, working closely with Product Development Engineers to translate product specifications into scalable manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will drive process optimization, troubleshoot coating issues, conduct testing, and ensure new products meet performance and quality standards.
Job Type: Full time, on-site
Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimize the operation of the pilot extrusion coating line for R&D prototype production.
- Work collaboratively with Product Development Engineers to execute coating trials, optimize process parameters, and scale processes from pilot to production.
- Maintain detailed trial reports, communicating findings and recommendations to engineering and product development teams.
- Work safely in a laboratory and manufacturing setting.
Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar technical field
- 2-5 years of technical industrial R&D experience
Successful candidates will have strengths in the following:
- Self-starter with a passion for innovation
- Creative and analytical technical problem solving
- Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry
- Ability to perform hands-on work with industrial machinery
- Curiosity and ability to rapidly learn new materials, processes and testing methods
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis and 5S are a plus
- Global environmental knowledge (REACH / RoHS, Global Harmonization) preferred
- Proficient in MS Office: (PowerPoint, Access, Excel)
- SAP/AS400 experience or similar ERP system preferred
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel within U.S., with potential international travel as necessary.
- Work onsite full time
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
- The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
- Trelleborg is a non-smoking property. The use of tobacco is not allowed onsite including outside of the facility.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Annual variable bonus plan
- Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact
Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.