Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Process Engineer Plastics & Capital Projects

Location: Orlando, FL or Winchester, KY (Onsite)

Industry: Manufacturing Plastics & Injection Molding

Job Category: Engineering Process & Continuous Improvement

Compensation Range: $104,000 $117,000 + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity:

A global manufacturing leader is hiring a Process Engineer to drive performance improvements at its Winchester, KY facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll be at the forefront of process innovationreducing waste, increasing productivity, and supporting capital project execution. If you have a plastics background and thrive in hands-on, high-impact environments, this is a compelling opportunity to lead change within a world-class operation.

What Youll Do:

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

Apply Six Sigma, TQM, and other CI tools to reduce scrap and downtime

Conduct plant audits and lead follow-through on corrective actions

Prepare capital project proposals with ROI justification and manage implementation

Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering teams

Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for process-related issues

Document and optimize manufacturing procedures and best practices

Train plant personnel on process changes and quality standards

What You Bring:

Plastics manufacturing and injection molding experience required

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience leading capital projects in a production setting

Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills

Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or related CI methodologies

Business-minded approach to solving technical challenges

Whats Offered:

$104,000 $117,000 salary + bonus

Travel up to 60% between sites

Full benefits package

Growth potential within a global company

Onsite role with strong plant leadership exposure

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