Senior Advanced Process Engineer

Cooper Standard

Senior Advanced Process Engineer providing technical leadership in extrusion processes at Cooper Standard. Focused on standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSpartanburg • Missouri, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Advanced Process Engineer (Extrusion) is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to Cooper Standard manufacturing facilities in all aspects of extrusion processing and technology.
Drives the standardization and continuous improvement of extrusion processes across product lines, focusing on production performance, process capability, quality, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.
Works closely with Cooper Standard’s manufacturing facilities to reduce cost, improve quality and achieve advancements in both process and product technology.
Leads the research and implementation of new or improved equipment/tooling/processes to satisfy changing production requirements.
Assists in the validation of new processes as necessary.
May be required to obtain/negotiate approval or revisions to customer product specifications.
Initiates projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge.
Confirms feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods.
Assists in the transfer of product and process between manufacturing facilities.
For assigned technologies, will act as communicative link between CS technical and manufacturing sites, including other global regions, for the purpose of process development, best practice exchange, standardization, etc.
Keeps current on developments related to manufacturing and product technology through meetings with suppliers, customers, trade publications, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Typically has three plus years of experience
Ability to solve problems and take a new perspective using existing solutions
Ability to work independently and act as a resource for colleagues
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated proactive task approach
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Office Environment
Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Frequent domestic and international travel required

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Hard Skills & Tools

Extrusion ProcessingProcess ImprovementStatistical MethodsCost OptimizationQuality ControlProduction PerformanceProcess CapabilityEquipment ToolingProduct TechnologyManufacturing Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive ApproachIndependent WorkCreative InsightResourcefulnessCollaborationAdaptabilityLeadership