Albany International Corporation

Process Engineer

Albany International Corporation • $70K — $100K *
Homer, NY 13077In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Polymer/Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 2-5 years of process engineering experience, preferably in a plastic processing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process engineering activities at the Monofilament Plant.
  • Analyze processes to identify and characterize problem areas.
  • Recommend and implement changes to improve processes.
  • Coordinate with Development Engineer for new product scale-up.
  • Assist in developing Production Procedures.
  • Communicate technical information to the IPT group and plant staff.
  • Manage the core members of the Quality group.

Benefits

  • Interdisciplinary challenges in projects involving plastics engineering and IoT.
  • Access to advanced tools and cutting-edge resources.
  • Curiosity-driven culture promoting exploration and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on sustainability and product quality.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Process Engineer is primarily responsible for leading process engineering activities at the Monofilament Plant by analyzing processes, identifying and characterizing problem areas, and recommending and implementing optimal changes and improvements.
  1. Modify products & processes as assigned to fit customers' specific applications.
  2. Specify Operating Instructions &, as needed, Special Instructions.
  3. Upgrade and improve processes in order to:
    • reduce variation,
    • increase efficiency, and
    • increase profitability.
  4. Coordinate with Development Engineer to scale-up new products.
  5. Assist in the development of Production Procedures.
  6. Provide Technical Service to customers by communicating information regarding our products and processes as needed.
  7. Communicate technical information to the IPT group and plant staff as needed.
  8. Specify resin grade and qualify suppliers. Coordinate continuous improvement of raw materials with resin suppliers. Define resin characteristics in conjunction with raw material suppliers.
  9. Explore, develop and ultimately specify new process technology.
  10. Lead continuous improvement of existing process technology.
  11. Participate in the educational process (i.e. assist in training of other employees) as needed.
  12. Review process equipment capability and address deficiencies as necessary.
  13. Manage the core members of the Quality group.
  14. Be on call for technical questions and issues during non-business hours.
  15. Periodically travel to customers and suppliers.
  16. Investigate customer complaints and follow up as needed.
  17. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 DOE

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Polymer/ Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 2-5 years of process engineering experience, preferably in a plastic processing environment


Preferred Qualifications
  • You're a perfectionist who ensures every detail is flawless, from material properties to production outcomes.
  • You're insatiably curious, eager to explore fields like polymer science, automation, papermaking, and controls engineering and apply your insights to pushing process improvements forward.
  • You approach problems methodically but creatively, blending precision with innovative thinking across disciplines.
  • You're proficient with extrusion equipment, materials testing, statistical analysis and excited to learn new tools.
  • You apply a collaborative attitude and excellent communication skills to lead process improvements.
  • You're knowledgeable in Lean Principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

About Albany International Corporation

Albany International Corporation is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company operates through two segments: Machine Clothing and Albany Engineered Composites. The Machine Clothing segment supplies fabrics and process felts used in the manufacture of paper, paperboard, building products, nonwovens, and specific industrial applications. The Albany Engineered Composites segment designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components. The company serves customers in the pulp and paper, aerospace, defense, transportation, and general industrial markets.
Learn more about Albany International Corporation
Size
4,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$98.5 million
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$900.6 million
NASDAQ
AIN
* Ladders Estimates

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