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Company:

Mitsubishi Films America (MFA) Greer, SC

Job Description:

Shape the Future of Advanced Film Manufacturing

At Mitsubishi Chemical, our film products power applications that matter—from packaging to industrial and specialty uses. We’re looking for a Senior **Process Engineer** who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is excited to **optimize, innovate, and improve high-speed film production lines** .

In this role, you’ll be a technical leader on the floor—driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening process capability and operational excellence across our film lines:

Process & Operational Excellence

+ Provide **daily technical troubleshooting** support for safety, quality, and productivity challenges.

+ Analyze and trend process KPIs to drive **continuous improvement** in safety, yield, efficiency, and cost.

+ Develop, update, and sustain **process documentation and Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs)** .

+ Lead root cause analysis and implement **corrective and preventive actions** .

Safety Leadership

+ Proactively identify and implement **process and equipment safety improvements** .

+ Support safe work practices for daily operations.

+ Participate in environmental, health, and safety audits to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

Project & Innovation Support

+ Coordinate and support **planned downtime events** , process upgrades, and capital projects.

+ Support **new process development, product commercialization, and trial execution** .

+ Partner with R&D and Commercial teams to translate innovation into reliable manufacturing processes.

Collaboration & People Development

+ Train and mentor operators and training personnel on new processes and equipment.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, R&D, and Sales.

+ Serve as a trusted technical resource in a **team-based manufacturing culture** .

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in **Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering** , or related discipline.

+ **6-8 years** of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Continuous Improvement roles.

+ Strong working knowledge of **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma** , or similar methodologies.

+ Proven troubleshooting, data analysis, and statistical problem-solving skills.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Willingness to provide **off-hours support** for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Preferred Experience

+ Experience with **film processing and film manufacturing equipment** .

+ Hands-on experience in high-speed, continuous manufacturing environments.

Skills That Set You Apart

+ Ownership mindset with a passion for improving how things work.

+ Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.

+ Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capabilities.

+ Proficiency with **MS Office** , data analysis tools, and project management fundamentals.

+ Business-fluent English.

Why This Role Is Exciting

+ **High-Impact, Hands-On Engineering:** You’ll work directly on film manufacturing lines where your ideas and solutions immediately improve safety, quality, and productivity—not a desk-only role.

+ **End-to-End Ownership:** From troubleshooting daily issues to supporting capital projects, process upgrades, and new product commercialization, you’ll see your work move from concept to production.

+ **Advanced Film Technology:** Gain exposure to complex film processing equipment and cutting-edge materials used in diverse, real-world applications.

+ **Cross-Functional Influence:** Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams—your voice will matter in decisions that shape manufacturing performance.

+ **Continuous Improvement Culture:** Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving in an environment that values innovation and practical improvement.

+ **Career Growth & Visibility:** This role offers strong visibility with site leadership and clear pathways for growth within Mitsubishi Chemical’s global organization.

+ **Safety-First Mindset:** Be a leader in creating safer processes and systems while working for a company that prioritizes people and sustainability.

_The salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in the posting_