Nonwovens Process Engineer
We are seeking a Nonwovens Process Engineer to support, develop, and optimize nonwoven manufacturing processes. This role focuses on improving production reliability, product quality, and overall process performance using data‑driven engineering methods.
Responsibilities
- Support safe, stable, and efficient nonwoven manufacturing operations
- Optimize process parameters to improve product quality and throughput
- Assist with process development, trials, scale‑up, and method improvements
- Troubleshoot process and product issues using DOE, SPC, and root‑cause analysis
- Collect, analyze, and report process and quality data using statistical tools
- Support tension control, web handling, and performance of converting/finishing operations
- Maintain ISO 9001 process documentation and change control
- Work with R&D, Quality, Production, and customers to translate requirements into manufacturing processes
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in nonwoven technologies and processes
Requirements
- BS in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 1+ year of process engineering experience (nonwoven, fiber, textile, or related manufacturing preferred)
- Experience with DOE, SPC, and data‑driven problem solving
- Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of mass/heat balance, fluid flow, tension control, and web handling
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, documentation practices, and change control
- Ability to wear PPE and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, crawl, and reach as needed
- Willingness to travel as required
Preferred Skills
- MS degree
- Specialization in nonwovens or textile science
- Hands‑on experience with nonwoven processes (needling, bonding, laminating, slitting, winding, coating)
- Experience supporting process development, scale‑up, and manufacturing troubleshooting
- Customer-facing experience related to product performance and technical requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
