Process Engineer

Job Description

Company Description:

Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver). A third facility in Longmont, CO (a suburb of Denver) provides in-house repair and fabrication of tools & dies.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment

Growth potential within the company

Role Description:

The Process Engineer is responsible for engineering activities focused on injection molding and associated manufacturing processes. This role involves process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and innovation for polymer-based products. The Process Engineer ensures consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability of manufacturing processes while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do:

Develop and optimize injection molding and extrusion processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency

Design, test, and validate tooling, equipment, and processes for new product introductions

Monitor and troubleshoot production processes to resolve issues and improve performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures

Assist with investigations into process deviations, root causes, and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality systems, including IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements

Manage supplier relationships for tooling and raw materials, ensuring quality and delivery timelines are met

Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for polymer processing

Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams regarding molding and extrusion equipment

Lead projects related to process development, scale-up, and commercialization of new polymer products

Analyze data to identify trends, improve process efficiency, and reduce scrap rates

Contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments

Ensure materials compatibility and evaluate raw materials to meet performance requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

1-5 years of injection molding experience or Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering

Proficiency with CAD software

Experience following work instructions, process documentation, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions

A team-driven attitude to work together and support department initiatives

The ability to complete production paperwork, which includes inventory accuracy

Excellent verbal and written communications required

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Must be detail-oriented and produce high quality work in a high-volume environment

Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to remain detail-oriented and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Travel as required, 10%

Plastic Molding Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted to our employees or hiring managers without a formal, signed agreement in place with Human Resources will be considered property of Plastic Molding Technology. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited submissions and will not recognize any claims to candidate ownership. A valid contract must be executed before any candidate submissions are accepted.

M-F, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Full-time