Process Engineer
Forest Park, OH - USA
Job Summary
Process Engineer Converting & Web Handling
HandsOn Role Production Floor Focused
If terms like unwind rewind web tension and rolltoroll converting are familiar to youand you enjoy being close to equipment and peoplethis role may be a strong fit. If your background is primarily deskbased or designonly this likely wont be the right role and we want to be transparent about that up front.
Why This Role Matters
At Duraco Specialty Materials Manufacturing Engineers are connected to how work actually gets done. This is a handson role where ideas move quickly from concept to the production floor. Youll work closely with operators supervisors and technical teams to improve processes solve problems and support customer needs.
What Youll Do
Support setup of converting equipment for new SKUs and custom customer requests
Work directly with unwind/rewind systems web handling and material flow
Design or improve dies and die management
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues alongside operations
Use AutoCAD and Excel for layouts analysis and decisionmaking
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on uptime yield and waste reduction
Support setup of converting equipment for new SKUs and custom customer requests
Work directly with unwind/rewind systems web handling and material flow
Design or improve dies and die management
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues alongside operations
Use AutoCAD and Excel for layouts analysis and decisionmaking
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on uptime yield and waste reduction
Who This Role Is For
Youre likely a good fit if you have handson experience with converting or webbased manufacturing equipment and enjoy solving realworld problems on the production floor. Experience with coaters laminators slitters or similar equipment is strongly preferred.
This role is not intended for earlycareer engineers without manufacturing exposure or those seeking a primarily officebased position. A Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree is preferred though equivalent handson experience is valued.
Youre likely a good fit if you have handson experience with converting or webbased manufacturing equipment and enjoy solving realworld problems on the production floor. Experience with coaters laminators slitters or similar equipment is strongly preferred.
This role is not intended for earlycareer engineers without manufacturing exposure or those seeking a primarily officebased position. A Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree is preferred though equivalent handson experience is valued.
What We Offer
Salary range: $75000$95000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities to lead automation and process improvement projects
Exposure to specialized adhesive and converting technologies
A collaborative culture that values practical thinking and continuous improvement
Salary range: $75000$95000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities to lead automation and process improvement projects
Exposure to specialized adhesive and converting technologies
A collaborative culture that values practical thinking and continuous improvement
If this role aligns with how you want to work and grow we encourage you to apply.
About Duraco Specialty Materials
Duraco Specialty Materials provides innovative adhesive solutions and specialty materials for a wide range of industries. We value collaboration respect for expertise and steady improvement in how we work. Learn more at Experience:
Duraco Specialty Materials provides innovative adhesive solutions and specialty materials for a wide range of industries. We value collaboration respect for expertise and steady improvement in how we work. Learn more at Experience:
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About Company
Duraco Specialty Tapes is a manufacturer and distributor of adhesive tapes, foam tapes, hook and loop tapes, removable tapes, and other adhesive products for a wide array of applications.