Process Engineer
Loparex LLC

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!

Loparex is the world's leading geographic manufacturer of release liners, serving vital industries from medical and automotive to electronics and aerospace. At our Iowa City facility, we pride ourselves on a culture built on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. We don't just manage processes, we optimize them. If you are a solutions driven engineer who loves solving complex manufacturing puzzles and driving continuous improvement, you belong on our team.

Why Join Loparex?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Security: 401(k) matching, basic & supplemental life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee Perks: Provided uniforms, a safety shoe allowance, and a wellness reimbursement program.
• Stability & Growth: Long-term career paths in a stable, globally expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Drive Lean manufacturing principles at the asset level, leading site KPI improvements, cost-reduction studies, and inventory control workflows.
• Execute Six Sigma projects and utilize data analysis to establish robust Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs).
• Determine the most efficient sequence of operations, workflows, and resource utilization across the facility.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide targeted manufacturing and maintenance support, serving as the technical expert for problem definition and resolution.
• Investigate root causes for customer complaints and non-conforming products, establishing permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in a rotational night and weekend on-call schedule to ensure uninterrupted production support.

Capital Projects & New Product Development

• Supervise the successful commissioning, start-up, and implementation of new or modified equipment upgrades.
• Partner with Technical Services to execute plant trials and seamlessly scale new products and processes.
• Develop engineering economics justifications for equipment upgrades and see projects through to successful implementation.

Culture, Safety & Training

• Incorporate safety into all daily responsibilities, actively participating in safety engagements and building a proactive safety culture.
• Develop training programs and mentor production teams on new processes to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient execution.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or STEM-related field AND 4+ years of hands-on Process Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8+ years of demonstrated continuous improvement and technical experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (such as DELMIA Apriso).
• Strong knowledge of statistical techniques, including SPC (Statistical Process Control), Design of Experiments (DOE), and quality improvement systems.
• Ability to work on the production floor and wear required personal protective equipment (earplugs, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes).

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Direct experience with extrusion coating, silicone coating, printing, or slitting processes.
• Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)

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