Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Oversight

  • Manage the safe storage, handling, processing, and disposal of raw materials and manufacturing equipment.

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining efficient operations.

  • Develop and maintain process documentation to support consistent manufacturing practices.

• Product & Process Development

  • Partner with Research & Development and Product Development teams to support new material and product introductions.

  • Assist in scaling up material development, conducting plant and equipment trials, and implementing processing parameters from concept to production.

  • Ensure processes are well-documented and optimized for repeatability and efficiency.

• New Product Launch Support

  • Develop process flow maps, risk analyses, and failure mode assessments for new product launches.

  • Reference engineering drawings, material specifications, and equipment capabilities to create accurate process documentation.

  • Collaborate with quality teams to ensure process controls and supporting documentation are aligned with product requirements.

• Project & Equipment Management

  • Lead initiatives involving new equipment selection, feasibility studies, design reviews, testing, and implementation.

  • Oversee trials and capability studies to ensure equipment and processes meet production targets and quality standards.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to support smooth project execution and on-time delivery.

• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

  • Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify root causes of process and material issues.

  • Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, increasing throughput, and reducing waste.

• Process Optimization

  • Establish and monitor process parameters using statistical analysis to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

  • Develop and implement process improvements that account for safety, ergonomics, ease of setup, cost efficiency, and manufacturability across various operations, including v-lapping, carding, laminating, die cutting, and thermoforming.

  • Create and maintain safety checklists to ensure all manufacturing processes comply with workplace safety standards.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

  • 2–5 years of process engineering experience in nonwoven manufacturing, including fiber carding.

• Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Experience with materials, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro-E) preferred.

  • Understanding of process control methodologies and quality systems such as PFMEA, control plans, and APQP.

  • Six Sigma or Red X training/certification is a plus.

  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Core Competencies

• Performance Driven

• Strong Communication Skills

• Customer-Centric Mindset

• Creativity & Innovation

• Safety & Sustainability Focus

• Collaboration & Teamwork

• Technical Expertise

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent computer work, including use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

• Regular standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, twisting, or balancing.

• Rare crawling or kneeling.