The Role
Supports manufacturing process development, optimization, and scale-up across production and supply chain operations. Improves quality, yield, efficiency, and reliability through troubleshooting, KPI analysis, corrective actions, and process recommendations. Reviews safety and quality standards, evaluates equipment, supports repairs, documents results, trains personnel, and collaborates with research and development teams during pilot transitions and commercialization. Requires cross-functional project leadership and travel of 25–50%.
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Job Summary:
The Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations. This role applies engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency.Core Duties
- Technical resource for on-going production activities: establishing & improving production quality specifications, production support, documentation & analysis of production KPIs
- Responsible for reviewing safety and quality standards to ensure the Internal and External stakeholders are properly meeting these guidelines
- Leads quality improvement, yield improvement & corrective action projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Recommends manufacturing processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability
- Assesses current equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Shows results in reports. May train personnel in equipment usage and processes
- Collaborate with research and development teams as technologies transition to pilot & scale-up environments to ensure a successful commercialization
Basic Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or related field
- 2 years' experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
- Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
- Familiarity with statistics & hypothesis-driven problem-solving methodologies; for example: Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, Lean, etc.
- Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process. Desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
- Process-orientation with an attention to detail
- Ability to travel 25-50%
Desired Qualifications
- Polymer films or coatings experience preferred
XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in process engineering, production operations, and/or quality control environments
- Analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with statistics and hypothesis-driven methodologies such as Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, or Lean
- Interpersonal skills for developing positive cross-functional working relationships
- Ability and desire to lead projects with cross-functional stakeholders
- Process orientation and attention to detail
- Ability to travel 25–50%
- Experience with polymer films or coatings
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The Company
What We Do
XPEL is a global provider of protective films, coatings, and related services for automotive, watercraft, home, and office applications. Its offerings include paint protection film, window tint, surface-protection film, ceramic coatings, and interior-preservation products. The company also supports customers through installation services, trained installers, technical assistance, and proprietary software designed to help deliver high-quality protection solutions for customers across multiple consumer and commercial settings worldwide.
