Process Engineer

General Formulations is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with roll-to-roll coating, printing, laminating, and converting operations while partnering with experienced engineers on process optimization, equipment reliability, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're energized by solving complex manufacturing challenges, analyzing process data, and driving operational excellence on the production floor, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support and improve roll-to-roll coating, printing, laminating, and converting processes.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process optimization, quality improvement, waste reduction, and increased productivity.
• Perform testing, experimentation, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Create engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
• Lead or support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvement initiative
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with process audits, field inspections, and startup activities for new equipment and manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• REQUIRED Experience in roll-to-roll manufacturing, coating, printing, laminating, converting, or similar continuous web-processing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilize process data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Experience with pressure-sensitive adhesive manufacturing or coating operations.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CAD software, engineering drawings, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with web handling systems, tension control, coating equipment, drying systems, and converting operations.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.