Process Engineer Plastics Manufacturing

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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

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

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

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

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  Conduct root cause analyses and lead corrective action implementation
  

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  Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality departments
  

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

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

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  Ensure ongoing compliance with safety and operational standards
  

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Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
  

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

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

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  Required: Experience managing capital projects within a plant setting
  

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

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  Experience training operators or technicians is a plus
  

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  Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  

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  Willing and able to travel up to 60%
  

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Please Do Not Apply If You:

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  Have frequent job changes without demonstrated career progression
  

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  Lack hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding
  

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  Have not supported or managed capital projects in an industrial setting
  

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  Do not have experience in manufacturing environments
  

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  Have misrepresented or unverifiable credentials
  

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Interview Process

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   Recruiter Interview
   

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   Hiring Manager Interview
   

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   Final Panel Interview (Onsite)
   

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   Offer
   

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Benefits & Perks

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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  

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  Retirement Plan
  

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  Paid Time Off
  

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  Signing Bonus (negotiable)
  

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  Full Relocation Package (if applicable)

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