Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

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

1. Recruiter Interview
2. Hiring Manager Interview
3. Final Panel Interview (Onsite)
4. Offer

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Signing Bonus (negotiable)
• Full Relocation Package (if applicable)