Process Engineer
About The Position
The Process Engineer will lead daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused production performance. This role involves supervising, training, and mentoring process technicians, troubleshooting and resolving machine, process, and product issues, and developing standardized molding processes. The engineer will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and perform startups, shutdowns, and changeovers. Monitoring production metrics and ensuring compliance with safety standards are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3–5+ years of extrusion blow molding experience required
- Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Proven leadership ability with experience supervising or mentoring employees
- Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Injection or profile extrusion a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
- ERP experience preferred
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
- Experience with process optimization and documentation best practices
- Familiarity with mold maintenance, design considerations, and process validation
- Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements
Responsibilities
- Lead daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, & quality-focused production performance
- Supervise, train, & mentor process technicians to build team capability & accountability
- Troubleshoot & resolve machine, process, & product issues to minimize downtime & defects
- Develop, document, & maintain standardized molding processes & parameter controls
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time, scrap, & material usage reduction
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, & quality teams to resolve issues & improve processes
- Perform & support startups, shutdowns, changeovers, & process validations
- Monitor production metrics (weight, flash, thickness, scrap) & implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, & proper use of PPE
Benefits
- Pay: $110,000 - $140,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
