{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e3d322a26f79912bd2a8a608","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3d322a26f79912bd2a8a608","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3d322a26f79912bd2a8a608","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Process Engineer\n\nLocation: 510 Kents Lane, Wytheville, VA, 24382, United States\nBase Pay: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 / Year\nEmployee Type: FT Exempt\nRequired Degree: 4 Year Degree\nContact information Name: Kyle Moser\nPhone: 7177032252\nEmail: kmoser@lane-enterprises.com\nDescription Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Process Engineer to their team! As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting new and existing manufacturing processes and equipment that ensure process repeatability, product quality, labor efficiency, and cost attainment. From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!\n\nBenefits: Lane offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Pension plan, Flexible Spending, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity, and a generous bonus incentive plan.\n\nEssential Responsibilities: Increases production efficiencies by identifying productivity improvement opportunities and working with plants to implement these opportunities.\nCreate Preventative Maintenance program and provide project management for effective implementation of optimized processes and equipment.\nReview the condition of existing manufacturing lines and work with the plant teams to develop and execute equipment/line improvement plans.\nSupport new production tooling runs and changeovers.\nTrain employees as needed.\nAssist the plant teams in reviewing their equipment needs and helping to prioritize these needs for capital planning purposes.\nIn conjunction with the VP, Facilities Superintendent, manage key equipment installations.\nImplement and maintain continuous improvement program and drive best practices through standardized processes.\nAbility to train and drive a culture of continuous improvement methodology. In addition, leading and supporting the plants continuous improvement initiatives.\nLead groups to systematically problem solve and identify root causes and permanent corrective action for key manufacturing issues.\nDevelop standard operating procedures for key manufacturing processes.\nCreate technical work instructions for equipment.\nProvide formal updates and reviews to HDPE Division Manager, on key projects, tooling runs, and improvement activities being implemented.\n\nRequirements Bachelor's degree in industrial, Chemical, Plastics, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.\nPossess an understanding of blends and how resin is produced from other manufacturers.\nProven experience in developing/optimizing equipment/process, in Plastics Manufacturing, specifically Extrusion, Vacuum forming, or Injection Molding.\nExperience with different types of extruders and an understanding of the Extrusion process, a plus.\nClear understanding in the application of statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and root cause analysis.\nSolid analytical & systematic problem-solving skills.\nAbility to communicate at all levels of the organization.\nExperience participating in equipment installations as a project contributor.\nProficient in MS Office.\nPrior experience in plastic manufacturing software a plus (General Ledger, Finance, Parts Inventory).\nMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.\nSubject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and extreme noise when working at plant locations.\nAbility to travel as needed to support plant requirements.\nStrong attention to detail, organizational skills and strong mathematical aptitude.\n\nThe base salary for this position is $80,000 - $98,000 per year.\n\nCompensation details: 80000-98000 Yearly Salary\nPI729988547930-26289-40738378","company":"Lane Enterprises","rawCompany":"lane enterprises","city":"Ceres","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T03:16:25.533Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Process Engineer\n\nLocation: 510 Kents Lane, Wytheville, VA, 24382, United States\nBase Pay: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 / Year\nEmployee Type: FT Exempt\nRequired Degree: 4 Year Degree\nContact information Name: Kyle Moser\nPhone: 7177032252\nEmail: kmoser@lane-enterprises.com\nDescription Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Process Engineer to their team! As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting new and existing manufacturing processes and equipment that ensure process repeatability, product quality, labor efficiency, and cost attainment. From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!\n\nBenefits: Lane offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Pension plan, Flexible Spending, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity, and a generous bonus incentive plan.\n\nEssential Responsibilities: Increases production efficiencies by identifying productivity improvement opportunities and working with plants to implement these opportunities.\nCreate Preventative Maintenance program and provide project management for effective implementation of optimized processes and equipment.\nReview the condition of existing manufacturing lines and work with the plant teams to develop and execute equipment/line improvement plans.\nSupport new production tooling runs and changeovers.\nTrain employees as needed.\nAssist the plant teams in reviewing their equipment needs and helping to prioritize these needs for capital planning purposes.\nIn conjunction with the VP, Facilities Superintendent, manage key equipment installations.\nImplement and maintain continuous improvement program and drive best practices through standardized processes.\nAbility to train and drive a culture of continuous improvement methodology. 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