REHAU Window Solutions · 1 day ago
Process Engineer
Cullman, Alabama, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expREHAU Window Solutions is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Cullman, Alabama. The role involves optimizing extrusion processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across operations while collaborating with various teams and supporting new product development.
Plastics
Responsibilities
Analyze and improve extrusion parameters to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and maintain product specifications
Identify root causes of process deviations and defects; implement corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with QA to ensure products meet dimensional, mechanical, and visual standards
Support SPC, capability studies, and quality audits
Lead installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems
Develop and execute process qualification protocols and ensure smooth integration into operations
Conduct time/motion studies to identify inefficiencies and optimize labor/machine utilization
Perform cost calculations for material, cycle times, energy, and labor to support continuous improvement and investment decisions
Maintain accurate records of process settings, trials, and metrics
Prepare technical reports and presentations for management, audits, and cross-functional teams
Lead/participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
Support automation, sensors, and data acquisition systems for real-time monitoring/control
Train operators and technicians on SOPs, troubleshooting, and best practices
Provide technical support for daily operations and improvement projects
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, REHAU policies, and ISO standards
Promote a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (with relevant experience)
5–10 years of professional experience in process engineering, extrusion, or related manufacturing fields
Strong knowledge of polymer materials and extrusion behavior
Proficiency with extrusion equipment (extruders, dies, calibration tables, haul-offs)
Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems and data analysis tools
Understanding of rheology, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
Strong troubleshooting/root cause analysis
Ability to interpret process data, charts, and SPC/DOE results
Experience with FMEA and risk mitigation
Ability to manage multiple projects and trials
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and communication
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and in teams
Preferred
Master's Degree in Polymer Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Coursework/experience in thermoplastics, extrusion, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer highly beneficial
Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) – SME
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Lean Manufacturing Certification
Extrusion Process Training (Polymer Center of Excellence, Penn College, SPE, etc.)
ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems
OSHA Safety Training
PLC Programming & Automation Systems
SPC Tools
CAD/CAM or Simulation Software (SolidWorks, Moldflow, etc.)
Company
REHAU Window Solutions
The REHAU Industries subgroup Window Solutions reinvents windows and doors every day. For a better life.
10001+ employees
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