Process Engineering Senior

Senior Process Engineer
We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day - for example if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt, the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartech’s products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications, for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading capital equipment projects that support the growth, modernization, safety, and optimization of plastics manufacturing operations. This position manages projects from concept through production startup, including identifying and developing equipment specifications, vendor evaluation, process design, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Capital Planning & Equipment Strategy

Evaluate manufacturing capacity requirements and identify capital equipment investments needed to support business growth.
Develop equipment specifications for extrusion, cast acrylic manufacturing, resin handling, material conveying, blending, automated packaging, robotics, and secondary operations.
Equipment Procurement & Vendor Management

Develop RFQs, technical specifications, and statements of work for capital equipment projects.
Solicit, review, and compare vendor quotations, technical proposals, and commercial terms.
Project Management

~ Lead capital equipment projects from concept through startup and full production validation.

Equipment Installation & Commissioning

Manage equipment delivery, rigging, installation, utility connections, and startup activities.
Coordinate facility modifications, electrical requirements, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, resin delivery systems, and process cooling infrastructure.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Analyze production performance following implementation and identify opportunities for optimization.
Support OEE improvement initiatives and manufacturing cost reduction programs.
Partner with Operations and Process Engineering teams to improve machine utilization, efficiency, and product quality.
Safety, Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities

Lead the integration of safety requirements into all capital equipment projects from concept through startup.
Ensure equipment designs comply with OSHA regulations, machine guarding requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards, electrical safety requirements, and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and industry standards.
Drive a zero-injury culture by promoting safe work practices and proactively addressing safety concerns throughout project execution.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• 7+ years of experience managing capital equipment projects within a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Chemical manufacturing background.
• Experience with injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding, or related plastics processing technologies.

Capital equipment acquisition and implementation
Plastics processing technologies
Injection molding and extrusion equipment
Manufacturing process optimization
Equipment validation and commissioning
Project management and budget administration
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) implementation
Medical, Dental, and Vision.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life & Long-term/Short-term disability programs.
• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment.