Process Engineer

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit What will you do as Process Engineer at Sealed Air? As a Process Engineer, you will serve as the technical owner of polymer film extrusion processes supporting Rollstock packaging applications in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role operates with a high level of independence and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to improve process capability, reliability, yield, and safety. You will lead troubleshooting efforts, process optimization initiatives, capital projects, material qualifications, and continuous improvement activities while driving operational excellence through data‑driven decision‑making and hands‑on floor support. Why do we need you? Own and optimize Rollstock extrusion processes to ensure stable, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing performance. Troubleshoot complex extrusion issues related to materials, process variation, temperature control, gauge/profile consistency, and downstream operations. Drive reductions in scrap, downtime, and process variation through data‑driven root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on yield, throughput, setup reduction, and operational efficiency. Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, startups, process trials, and new technology implementation. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to support product launches, resin qualifications, and process improvements. Strengthen process control, safety, quality, and operational standards through SPC, DOE, FMEA, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. Provide hands‑on technical leadership and floor support in a high‑volume extrusion manufacturing environment. What skills will help you succeed? Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or related field. 3–5+ years of experience in extrusion, polymer manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing environments. Experience with blown film, cast film, flexible packaging, or plastics extrusion processes preferred. Strong understanding of polymer processing, extrusion equipment, process optimization, and troubleshooting. Experience using SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies in manufacturing operations. Hands‑on experience supporting process improvements, scrap reduction, uptime optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience supporting capital projects, startups, equipment upgrades, or process trials preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a hands‑on manufacturing environment. Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Comfortable supporting occasional off‑shift troubleshooting and plant operational needs. Pay Transparency Salary Range: $81,900 - $145,335 The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. Requisition id: 55102 Relocation: No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sealed Air Corporation