Process Engineer
Core
Optimize continuous manufacturing processes and scale new sustainable plastic materials to high-volume production while minimizing waste.
Role type
Process Engineer (Materials Manufacturing)
Builds
High-volume production of biodegradable plastic materials and manufacturing processes
Domain
Sustainable materials / Chemical engineering / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process optimization, Design of Experiments (DoE), Root cause analysis, Scale-up, Material characterization, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Polymer science knowledge, Hands-on machine setup, Independent decision making, International travel
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Run experiments to optimize material blends and reduce waste, Resolve quality issues to achieve cost parity with plastic, Study manufacturing variables to solve process unknowns, Collaborate with Materials and Manufacturing Innovation teams on scale-up, Work with manufacturing partners to understand setups and parameters, Lead world-first projects across interdisciplinary teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
