Process Engineer Plastics Manufacturing

Job Description

Location: Multiple Plant Sites Travel up to 60%

Summary

This is a high-impact opportunity for a skilled Process Engineer with a background in plastics and injection molding. In this role, you'll lead efficiency initiatives, manage capital projects, and support continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities. Ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, this position offers both technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Drive process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput in manufacturing operations

Lead capital projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies to solve operational challenges

Conduct root cause analyses and lead corrective action implementation

Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality departments

Develop and maintain process documentation and conduct training sessions for plant teams

Provide technical support and leadership for plastics and injection molding operations across multiple sites

Ensure ongoing compliance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

4–7 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering roles

Required: Plastics industry background and hands-on injection molding experience

Required: Experience managing capital projects within a plant setting

Preferred: Familiarity with extrusion systems, plastic processing equipment, and mechanical systems

Experience training operators or technicians is a plus

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Willing and able to travel up to 60%

Please Do Not Apply If You:

Have frequent job changes without demonstrated career progression

Lack hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding

Have not supported or managed capital projects in an industrial setting

Do not have experience in manufacturing environments

Have misrepresented or unverifiable credentials

Interview Process

Recruiter Interview

Hiring Manager Interview

Final Panel Interview (Onsite)

Offer

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Signing Bonus (negotiable)

Full Relocation Package (if applicable)

Full-time