Process Engineer
Company: Lane Enterprises Inc
Location: Wytheville
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: 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! Benefits: 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. Essential Responsibilities:
Increases production efficiencies by identifying productivity
improvement opportunities and working with plants to implement
these opportunities. Create Preventative Maintenance program and
provide project management for effective implementation of
optimized processes and equipment. Review the condition of existing
manufacturing lines and work with the plant teams to develop and
execute equipment/line improvement plans. Support new production
tooling runs and changeovers. Train employees as needed. Assist the
plant teams in reviewing their equipment needs and helping to
prioritize these needs for capital planning purposes. In
conjunction with the VP, Facilities Superintendent, manage key
equipment installations. Implement and maintain continuous
improvement program and drive best practices through standardized
processes. Ability to train and drive a culture of continuous
improvement methodology. In addition, leading and supporting the
plants continuous improvement initiatives. Lead groups to
systematically problem solve and identify root causes and permanent
corrective action for key manufacturing issues. Develop standard
operating procedures for key manufacturing processes. Create
technical work instructions for equipment. Provide formal updates
and reviews to HDPE Division Manager, on key projects, tooling
runs, and improvement activities being implemented. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in industrial, Chemical, Plastics, Mechanical or
Manufacturing Engineering is preferred. Possess an understanding of
blends and how resin is produced from other manufacturers. Proven
experience in developing/optimizing equipment/process, in Plastics
Manufacturing, specifically Extrusion, Vacuum forming, or Injection
Molding. Experience with different types of extruders and an
understanding of the Extrusion process, a plus. Clear understanding
in the application of statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), and
root cause analysis. Solid analytical & systematic problem-solving
skills. Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Experience participating in equipment installations as a project
contributor. Proficient in MS Office. Prior experience in plastic
manufacturing software a plus (General Ledger, Finance, Parts
Inventory). Must possess mobility to work in a standard office
setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
Subject 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. Ability to travel as needed to
support plant requirements. Strong attention to detail,
organizational skills and strong mathematical aptitude. Lane
Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Keywords: Lane Enterprises Inc, Winston-Salem , Process Engineer, Engineering , Wytheville, North Carolina
