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Twin Excursion Sr. Process Engineer - MA

Rockland, Massachusetts Permanent USD110,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a Senior Process Engineer with strong twin-scre extrusion and plastics compounding experience to lead process optimisation, troubleshooting, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, supporting both manufacturing operations and new product commercialization.
  • Be the technical lead for twin-scre w extrusion operations
  • Join a growing specialty materials manufacturer

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, innovation-driven manufacturer known for developing high-performance engineered materials for a diverse customer base. They offer a collaborative environment where engineering expertise is valued and continuous investment in technology and process improvement supports long-term growth

Job Description

* Serve as the technical expert for twin-scre extrusion and compounding operations.
* Optimise scre designs, barrel configurations, feeder performance, throughput, and process efficiency.
* Lead troubleshooting of quality, equipment, process, and material-related challenges.
* Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Development teams to implement process improvements.
* Support equipment start-up, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing, scrap reduction, OEE, and capacity improvement initiatives.
* Lead scale-up projects from laboratory formulation through commercial production.
* Oversee trials, customer sampling, product launches, and manufacturing standards development.
* Manage capital projects, coordinate vendors, and lead cross-functional teams.
* Ensure projects are completed on schedule and aligned with business objectivesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Plastics, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
* 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
* Strong hands-on experience supporting twin-scre extrusion and plastics compounding operations.
* Expertise in polymer processing, extrusion technology, and process optimisation.
* Experience leading technical projects and collaborating across multiple departments.
* Knowledge of engineered thermoplastics, masterbatch, TPE, TPV, or specialty compounds preferred.
* Experience with Coperion, Leistritz, Entek, KraussMaffei Berstorff, or similar extrusion equipment is highly desirable.
* Lean Six Sigma and ISO quality system experience preferred

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to own and lead twin-scre extrusion technology within the organisation.
* High visibility role with direct impact on manufacturing performance and growth.
* Blend of hands-on engineering, project management, and new product development.
* Exposure to advanced polymer formulations and specialty material technologies.
* Collaborative culture with strong investment in continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Contact
Bridget Petti
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079788

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rockland
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Petti
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079788
 

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