Process Engineer

A High Quality Plastics manufacturing company that has been in business for over 75 years! Great pay, Great Benefits, opportunity for growth!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jerry GarciaAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:A high quality plastics company world-renowned for its technical excellence, modern product design and cooperative service: our products refine surfaces, seal, protect, stabilize and offer many other advantages. As an international, independent family-owned company, reliable business partner and employer, our ultimate goal is to ensure the company's long-term success. With decorative, high-quality and sustainable plastic products, we create clear added value for our customers and improve the quality of life for many people.

Why join us?401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time off

Job Details

• Conduct processing trials such as film extrusion, compounding, physical testing and analysis of samples along with writing technical reports of those studies
• Optimize process conditions to increase efficiency during new product launches
• Implement innovations, improvements, and cost reduction projects
• Improve manufacturing processes, including but not limited to scrap reduction, justifying capital expenditures, troubleshooting process problems, increasing product quality, reducing set up time, maximizing machine output and the

implementation of change with supporting documentation.

• Provide technical/engineering support to production and other plant functions
• Assist with the selection of new equipment, sets up new equipment, and trains staff in the proper operation of equipment
• Participate actively in equipment and product validations.

Must Haves:

• Minimum BS in Plastic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering. Degree requirement can be optional if at least 10-15 years relevant hands-on experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment within Process Engineering for Plastics / Polymers / Compounding/Film Extrusion/Calendering.
• Knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma quality tools in order to fully investigate root cause analysis & implement associated corrective actions in a timely manner (SPC, TQM, Process Capability, Control Charts, 5S, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in assessing, evaluating, and implementing recommendations in improving processes, productivity and material utilization improvements that result in plant yield improvements is a plus.
• Ability to write procedures, work instructions, trial protocols and reports, and other related documents.

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