Process Engineering Positions

Company Description Bixby International is a custom thermoplastic sheet extruder and laminator, offering one of the broadest polymer material and substrate selections in the industry. The company focuses on providing practical solutions for complex plastic mono- and multi-layer sheet applications across diverse markets. Bixby leverages flexible manufacturing processes that allow for tailored, customer-specific material configurations. Its innovative, quick-response product development approach supports close collaboration with clients and rapid adaptation to new technical challenges.

Role Description The Process Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Massachusetts, United States. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting thermoplastic extrusion and lamination processes, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and safety. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing production data, implementing process control strategies, supporting scale-up of new products, and collaborating with operations, quality, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues. The Process Engineer will create and maintain process documentation, participate in root cause investigations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput. The role also involves working on equipment capability assessments, supporting maintenance planning, and contributing to technical training for production staff.

Strong foundation in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to thermoplastic extrusion and lamination.

Experience in Process Design and Process Control, including developing process parameters, specifying equipment, and implementing control strategies.

Demonstrated Analytical Skills for interpreting production data, performing root cause analysis, and driving data-based process improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.

Experience in plastics processing, polymer materials, or continuous manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.

Knowledge of safety standards, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally on-site in a manufacturing setting.

Proficiency with relevant engineering and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software, process modeling) is preferred.

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