Process Engineer
TPC Packaging Solutions · Cincinnati, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at TPC Packaging Solutions (industrial) in Cincinnati, IA. , you'll work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Minitab
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $71k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 process engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live process postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
Typical $71k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Six Sigma, Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at TPC Packaging Solutions
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from TPC Packaging SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- ✓Manufacturing experience required; converting industry experience preferred.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
- ✓Proficient with Excel, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- ✓Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- ✓Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- ✓Adaptable with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- ✓Experience with process modeling or simulation software is a plus.
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TPC Packaging Solutions is seeking a hands on and analytical Process Engineer to support our Converting operations. In this role, you'll work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing performance.
- •Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost effectiveness.
- •Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support operational goals.
- •Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for optimization.
- •Troubleshoot process-related issues and partner with production teams to minimize downtime and improve performance.
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
- •Design and execute trials and experiments to validate process changes and support continuous improvement efforts.
- •Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- •Assist with evaluation, implementation, and startup of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing methodologies.
- •Conduct risk assessments and support compliance with safety and quality standards.
- •Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
- •Document project activities, findings, and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.