Manufacturing Engineer

Peak NanoValley Viewindeedpublished 07/07/2026
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Salary

Full Time / Salary

Valley View, OH

Job Number: 1000117

Films Business Unit

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead manufacturing improvements to the Peak Nano production process. This includes managing capital improvements, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines designed to produce capacitor films.

Peak Nano is focused on delivering innovative, disruptive solutions to the nanolayer film market. Located in Valley View, OH, the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient material development and production of nanolayered capacitor films

Key Responsibilities Include:

Document and manage standard work instructions

Identify material and workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions

Develop and implement maintenance plans

Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs

Recommend / develop equipment and process upgrades

Support scale-up and commercialization of new technologies by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customers

Lead continuous improvement programs

Consistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans

Train extrusion technicians on daily line operations

Demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems

Use skills and competencies to increase productivity of self and others

Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables

Understand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the operation of an extrusion line. Lead by example for sate behaviors by promoting safe work habits

Install, commission, and lead operation of nanolayer coextrusion line

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with film processing and extrusion are absolute must haves

Web handling experience in films, paper, or converting industry

Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.

Ability to partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds

Willingness to learn statistical data analysis

US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PLC systems

Experience with Lean and Six Sigma

Experience with NetSuite ERP

New product scale-up and commercialization experience

Experience working in a cross-functional team environment

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your resumé to jobs@peaknano.com with the Subject Line 'Manufacturing Engineer'.

About The Company

Peak Nano

Founded in 2016

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.