Lead Process Engineer

Lead Process Engineer – Full-Time

📍 Location: Beech Island, SC (Hybrid)

💼 Salary Range: $86,000 – $106,000 per year

Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated Lead Process Engineer to support innovation and development within advanced tissue manufacturing technologies. In this role, you’ll partner across R&D, supply chain, operations, and external vendors to drive impactful advancements in product development and mill processes. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, purpose-driven team and contribute to large-scale innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety, quality, ethics, sustainability, and inclusion.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance technical capabilities and deliver results.
• Collaborate across teams (R&D, mill operations, supply chain, procurement, vendors) to develop and implement innovative process improvements.
• Translate brand and consumer needs into actionable process and product innovations.
• Anticipate long-term business and technical needs, helping to establish competitive advantage.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in process engineering technologies and communicate their potential business impact.
• Protect and document innovations through appropriate intellectual property processes.
• Participate in and occasionally lead innovation-focused projects aimed at improving product systems and processes.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related roles.
• Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to execute process improvements.

Preferred:

• Experience with UCTAD product systems or tissue manufacturing technology.
• Expertise in improving the safety and performance of high-speed manufacturing or converting operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process data and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to discuss technical challenges in business contexts.
• Leadership experience in coaching and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to build trust and foster strong relationships with mill and team partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• On-site health support and access to a fitness center.
• Flexible spending and savings accounts for healthcare and dependents.
• Income protection and insurance options for unexpected life events.
• Support programs for education, adoption, relocation, and childcare.

If you're a results-driven engineer passionate about innovation and eager to make a measurable impact, this role offers the platform to lead and grow.