Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Pelzer, SC (NOW HIRING)

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Shape the Future of Advanced Film Manufacturing

At Mitsubishi Chemical, our film products power applications that matter-from packaging to industrial and specialty uses. We're looking for a Process Engineer who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is excited to optimize, innovate, and improve high-speed film production lines.

In this role, you'll be a technical leader on the floor-driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams.

What You'll Do

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in strengthening process capability and operational excellence across our film lines:

Process & Operational Excellence

• Provide daily technical troubleshooting support for safety, quality, and productivity challenges.
• Analyze and trend process KPIs to drive continuous improvement in safety, yield, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop, update, and sustain process documentation and Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Safety Leadership

• Proactively identify and implement process and equipment safety improvements.
• Support safe work practices for daily operations.
• Participate in environmental, health, and safety audits to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

Project & Innovation Support

• Coordinate and support planned downtime events, process upgrades, and capital projects.
• Support new process development, product commercialization, and trial execution.
• Partner with R&D and Commercial teams to translate innovation into reliable manufacturing processes.

Collaboration & People Development

• Train and mentor operators and training personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, R&D, and Sales.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource in a team-based manufacturing culture.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Continuous Improvement roles.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Proven troubleshooting, data analysis, and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to provide off-hours support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with film processing and film manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience in high-speed, continuous manufacturing environments.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Ownership mindset with a passion for improving how things work.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, data analysis tools, and project management fundamentals.
• Business-fluent English.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• High-Impact, Hands-On Engineering: You'll work directly on film manufacturing lines where your ideas and solutions immediately improve safety, quality, and productivity-not a desk-only role.
• End-to-End Ownership: From troubleshooting daily issues to supporting capital projects, process upgrades, and new product commercialization, you'll see your work move from concept to production.
• Advanced Film Technology: Gain exposure to complex film processing equipment and cutting-edge materials used in diverse, real-world applications.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Commercial teams-your voice will matter in decisions that shape manufacturing performance.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving in an environment that values innovation and practical improvement.
• Career Growth & Visibility: This role offers strong visibility with site leadership and clear pathways for growth within Mitsubishi Chemical's global organization.
• Safety-First Mindset: Be a leader in creating safer processes and systems while working for a company that prioritizes people and sustainability.

"The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.