Altavista, Virginia, USA
11 days ago
Process Engineer (Non-Woven)

Nonwovens Process Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing nonwoven manufacturing processes, applying DOE/SPC analytics, and supporting safe, reliable production and product quality.

Job Requirements

BS in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

1+ year of process engineering experience (nonwoven, fiber, textile, or related manufacturing preferred)

Experience with DOE, SPC, root-cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving

Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, or similar)

Knowledge of mass and heat balance, fluid flow, tension control, and web handling

Understanding of ISO 9001, documentation practices, and change control

Ability to wear required PPE

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, crawl, reach, and grasp as required

Ability to travel as required

Preferred Skills

MS degree

Specialization in nonwovens or textiles

Hands-on experience with industrial nonwoven processes (needling, bonding, laminating, slitting, winding, coating)

Experience supporting process development, scale-up, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment

Experience collaborating with customers on product performance requirements and technical feedback

Job Responsibilities

Support safe, reliable, and efficient nonwoven manufacturing operations

Optimize process parameters to achieve consistent product quality and throughput targets

Provide technical expertise for process development, trials, scale-up, and manufacturing method improvements

Troubleshoot process and product issues using DOE, SPC, and root-cause analysis methodologies

Collect, analyze, and report process and quality data using statistical and programming tools

Support tension control and web handling performance across converting and finishing operations

Maintain ISO 9001-aligned documentation, including change control and process records

Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, and customers to translate requirements into process capability

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in nonwoven mat technologies and manufacturing methods



Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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