Process Engineer

Job Description

Process Engineer

Grand Prairie

Requisition ID:

53184

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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Role Purpose

Provide engineering and technical expertise to the Grand Prairie, TX facility to improve process performance, equipment reliability, and product quality across extrusion and secondary manufacturing operations. Lead initiatives to enhance plant safety, drive cost savings, and maintain compliance with operational and regulatory standards. Champion the development and implementation of Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) and Standard Run Conditions (SRC) to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe production performance. Support the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes and deliver measurable business improvements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Process Improvements: Identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives across extrusion and secondary operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Capital Projects: Manage smaller-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely completion, cost control, and alignment with plant goals.
• SOC and SRC Management: Develop, maintain, and verify the accuracy of all Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) and Standard Run Conditions (SRC) for the facility, collaborating with operations and quality teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Cost Savings Program Ownership: Serve as the sole owner of the facility's cost savings program. Proactively identify, quantify, and execute cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Track and report program results to management.
• Failure Analysis and Prevention: Troubleshoot process and equipment failures, conduct root cause analyses, and develop corrective and preventive action plans to minimize recurrence.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Support continuous improvement of plant safety performance through engineering design and process initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with corporate safety standards, including HSP (Health and Safety Program) and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering departments to monitor progress of projects, trials, and initiatives. Provide timely status updates and technical reports to management.
• Continuous Learning: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, and process control systems applicable to extrusion and related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within extrusion, secondary processing, or flexible packaging.
• Proven hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems related to machine process capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated application of statistical methods.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, process troubleshooting, and workflow analysis.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt/Black Belt certification a plus).
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CREO) preferred.
• Knowledge of polymers and extrusion processes is a plus.
• Ability to travel as required and provide flexible support to meet manufacturing needs.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive approach to problem-solving and process ownership.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $80,500-$138,805

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id:53184

Relocation:Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.

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Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.