Plant Process Engineer
Interplastic Corporation•Hawthorne, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Process Engineer optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety within plant operations. The role works closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to analyze performance, troubleshoot process issues, and implement improvements. It supports continuous improvement, process consistency, and reliable, cost-effective production. The position is onsite in Hawthorne, California, and involves working in an office and/or manufacturing environment, including plant or production areas when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of chemical or industrial manufacturing processes.
- Experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations and Quality teams to ensure process consistency and performance.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, variability, and cost.
- Support scale-up, process changes, and new product introductions within the plant.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
- Monitor process data and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
- Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment and process design improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
