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Aegis Worldwide

Plastic Process Engineer

Aegis Worldwide, Muncie, Indiana, United States, 47303

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Plastics Process Engineer Job Summary The Plastics Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining plastics manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products, efficient production, and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with production, quality, tooling, and product development teams to improve process performance and support new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, set up, and optimize plastics manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming)

Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures

Troubleshoot process issues related to defects, cycle time, material flow, and equipment performance

Support new product introductions, including mold trials, material selection, and process validation

Analyze production data to identify opportunities for yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle‑time optimization

Collaborate with tooling and maintenance teams on mold design, modifications, and preventive maintenance

Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Provide technical support and training to production and quality personnel

Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related field)

Experience with plastics processing in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of polymer materials, rheology, and processing behavior

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Hands‑on experience with blow molding

Familiarity with scientific molding principles and process validation

Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical process control (SPC)

Knowledge of automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 systems

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full‑time

Industry: Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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