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Printing Process Engineer - Flexible Packaging

Job Description - Printing Process Engineer - Flexible Packaging

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
 

Our team is expanding and we are hiring for a Process Engineer. This role will drive performance, quality, and efficiency across Accredo’s high‑speed flexographic printing operations. Focus on optimizing W&H press systems, improving print quality, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent, repeatable production. Work cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and OEM partners to troubleshoot issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives. 

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain standardized process parameters (tension, pressure, viscosity, temperature, impression, speed).

  • Reduce defects, downtime, and waste through structured root‑cause analysis.

  • Lead Lean/Six Sigma/DOE‑based improvement projects to increase throughput and reliability.

  • Run press trials for new inks, substrates, coatings, plates, and process changes; document and implement improvements.

  • Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and strengthen preventive/predictive maintenance.

  • Train operators on SOPs, setup methods, color standards, and troubleshooting.

  • Collaborate with OEMs (including W&H) on calibrations, upgrades, and FAT/SAT activities.

  • Support quality initiatives: color management, defect reduction, SPC, and capability improvements.

  • Maintain accurate documentation: process standards, trial reports, work instructions, and equipment settings.

  • Optimize W&H press performance: setup efficiency, run speeds, registration, drying/curing, and print quality
     

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Printing Technology, or related field

  • 3–5+ years in flexographic printing, press operations, process engineering, or film‑based packaging

  • Experience with W&H presses (Miraflex, Novoflex, or similar).

  • Strong understanding of printing variables: ink systems, anilox/plates, tension control, web handling, impression, viscosity, and color stability.

  • Hands‑on experience with continuous improvement and data‑driven problem solving.

  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues.

  • communication, analytical, and organizational skills.Strong

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of inks, coatings, adhesives, color control, and print inspection systems.

  • Experience with DOE, SPC, capability studies, Lean/Six Sigma.

  • Prior involvement in FAT/SAT, press installations, or equipment upgrades.

  • Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and production data tools.

  • Experience in flexible packaging, blown film, converting, or high‑speed printing.

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