Process Engineer III – PET

Altium Packaging

Lead Process Engineer responsible for production lines, troubleshooting, and junior engineer support in plastic packaging manufacturing. Engage in quality standards, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and implementation of new production lines
Coordinate with project managers to ensure appropriate platforms and processes are selected for new products
Diagnose, troubleshoot, & solve production process issues
Provide support and guidance to junior process engineers
Foster a Culture in which all Company employees share common purpose & comply with applicable laws & our Guiding Principles
Consult regarding business process engineering, process measurements, change management, education and training
Identify opportunities for business process improvement
Ensure compliance to quality standards
Support development of new products and develop processes for plastic forming processes and secondary processes
Assist in the implementation of cross functions
Direct the management of outsourced projects
Incorporate a common process methodology in all re-engineering processes
Work with plant leaders and Engineering during transfer of new processes to Production
Plan and carry out experiments and provide data analysis to define new process parameters and control limits
Provide upgrades to process controls
Use statistical methods for product and process analysis
Develop resolution to routine technical problems and execute solutions within developed timelines
Participate in reviews of product designs and mold designs for assigned projects
Take responsibility for own personal and professional growth
Actively participate in internal departmental activities
Participate in project reviews and department meetings
Work independently and under minimal to no supervision
Train blow mold operators and equipment mechanics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Willingness to travel 80-100%
Comfortable working independently
High school diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations
Blow Mold Manufacturing Experience such as Sidel is a must.
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Performance Management
6 Sigma
Good Manufacturing Practices
Root Cause Analysis
Safety Awareness & Intervention
Problem Solving
Analytical
Driving Toward Success
Training Machine Operators
Creating a Learning Environment
Influencing Others
Process Systems & Development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan with company contributions
Holidays and vacation days
Tuition reimbursement
Learning and training opportunities
Bonus potential
Rewards and recognition programs
Opportunities to make a difference in the community

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Hard Skills & Tools

blow mold manufacturinglean manufacturingcontinuous improvement6 Sigmagood manufacturing practicesroot cause analysisstatistical methodsprocess systems developmentdata analysisprocess control upgrades

Soft Skills

problem solvinganalyticalinfluencing otherstraining machine operatorscreating a learning environmentdriving toward successindependent workteam collaborationcommunicationleadership