Process Engineer - Specialty Polymers Manufacturing Location: Spartanburg, SC Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary: Starting at $95,000 annually + bonus opportunity Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available for qualified candidates relocating from anywhere in the United States Reports To: Operations Manager Penmac Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a confidential manufacturing client seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at a specialty polymers production facility. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build expertise in polymer processing, process optimization, and continuous improvement while working alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals. Requirements for the Process Engineer
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical field
1-3 years of manufacturing, chemical processing, polymers, plastics, or related engineering experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Understanding of chemical process operations and manufacturing fundamentals
Ability to analyze production data and identify improvement opportunities
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Process Engineer Responsibilities
Support daily manufacturing operations and process optimization efforts
Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, and productivity
Assist with troubleshooting process and equipment issues
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities
Support product qualifications, process validation, and new product introductions
Prepare process documentation, operating procedures, and production metrics
Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and startup activities
Collaborate with quality, maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Contribute to safety initiatives, process improvements, and continuous improvement projects
Preferred Qualifications
Internship, co-op, or industry experience in polymers, plastics, resins, or specialty chemicals
Familiarity with SPC, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles
Experience with ERP systems, SAP, Minitab, JMP, Aspen Plus, or similar software tools
Benefits
Competitive salary starting at $95,000 annually
Annual bonus opportunity
Relocation assistance available nationwide
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Exposure to advanced polymer manufacturing technologies
Career growth within a growing manufacturing organization
If you are an engineer looking to launch or accelerate your career in specialty polymers manufacturing, apply online today or contact the Spartanburg Penmac office at 864-576-7590 for more information.
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Location
Spartanburg, SC
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Capital Equipmentunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Chemical Engineeringunmatched
Chemical Processesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
Materials Engineeringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Minitabunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Polymersunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Validationunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Six Sigmaunmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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