Senior Process Engineer Analyste Principale, Ingénieur De Procédés

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy .We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Senior Process Engineer / Specialist - Extrusion. This position may be based Oakville, ON, Montreal, QC, Pineville, NC or one of IPEX's extrusion manufacturing facilities across North America (see the full list at the end) and reports to the Senior Process Engineering Manager.Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!Job Summary
As a Senior Process Engineer / Specialist - Extrusion, you'll join a specialized team focused on advancing extrusion expertise across IPEX's manufacturing network.Working with manufacturing teams, Process Engineers, R&D, Innovation, and Engineering partners, you'll provide technical guidance on complex processing challenges, influence equipment and technology decisions, lead the technical evaluation and implementation of new manufacturing solutions, and share best practices across multiple facilities.Drawing on your expertise in extrusion, materials, compounding, tooling, and process optimization, you'll partner with manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve complex technical challenges while providing guidance and mentorship to plant-based Process Engineers across the network. Through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration, you'll support new product introductions, major equipment initiatives, and operational improvement efforts while helping preserve and expand technical knowledge throughout the organization.Principal Responsibilities
Solve complex processing challenges across multiple manufacturing facilities by leading root-cause investigations, providing technical guidance, and implementing sustainable solutions that improve process performance, product quality, and operational reliability.Influence equipment, tooling, and technology decisions by leading technical evaluations, influencing capital investment decisions, and guiding the implementation and commissioning of new manufacturing solutions.Strengthen extrusion expertise across the organization by mentoring plant-based Process Engineers, sharing best practices, and helping resolve technical challenges that require specialized process knowledge.Improve manufacturing performance by identifying and implementing opportunities to increase productivity, reduce scrap, enhance product quality, and optimize extrusion processes.Support innovation and new product commercialization by partnering with Manufacturing, R&D, Innovation, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure manufacturability and process readiness.Capture and transfer critical technical knowledge through training, documentation, SOP development, and hands‑on collaboration that supports long‑term operational success across the manufacturing network.Qualifications & Experience
Engineering/Technical background in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. Other relevant education and experience will be considered.10+ years of process engineering experience within manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on plastics extrusion processes and technologies.Strong technical expertise in plastics extrusion, including extrusion equipment, dies, process instrumentation and controls, downstream equipment, materials, compounding, and their impact on process performance and product quality.Proven track record of continuous improvement accomplishments. Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.Strong project management capabilities and demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams.Proficient with computer applications and management systems, including ISO, Health & Safety, and Environmental systems.Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, coupled with strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.Results‑driven, curious, open‑minded, resilient under pressure, and committed to continuous learning.This position may be based at one of IPEX's extrusion manufacturing facilities across North America, including:Pineville, NCEdmonton, ABLangley, BCL'Assomption, QCMississauga, ONScarborough, ONSaint-Joseph, QCSaint-Laurent, QCAbility to travel up to 50% of the time. The successful candidate must meet the personal conditions necessary for travel to the United States for work purposes. A valid passport and/or other pertinent documentation to allow for US travel is required as a condition of employment.The compensation for this position is between $81.300 to $101,600 annually, based on experience and qualifications.IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to pro
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