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Process Engineer I
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Tekni-Plex, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC (In Person)
$70,000 Salary, Full-Time
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A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You're part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you'll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you'll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You'll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don't just deliver products - you help shape what's next. What is the role where you can add value?Process Engineer:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations for flexible packaging products. This role is responsible for improving production efficiency, reducing waste, troubleshooting process issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across printing, laminating, coating, extrusion, slitting, and pouch-making operations. What will you do?- Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for flexible packaging production.
- Monitor and improve process performance related to quality, throughput, scrap reduction, and machine efficiency.
- Troubleshoot production issues involving printing, lamination, extrusion, coating, slitting, or converting equipment.
- Analyze production data and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, R D, and supply chain teams to improve product consistency and operational performance.
- Support new product launches, material trials, and equipment qualifications.
- Establish and maintain process parameters, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Evaluate raw materials, adhesives, films, inks, and substrates for compatibility and performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, and customer requirements.
- Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation initiatives.
- Train operators and production staff on process improvements and best practices.
- Participate in customer and supplier technical discussions as needed.