Production Engineer/Machine Builder
About The Position
Plastic Ingenuity is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer with strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated manufacturing problem-solving experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, diagnosing equipment and process issues, leading improvement projects, and working directly with operators, maintenance, tooling, and leadership teams. This is not a purely desk-based engineering role. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of equipment improvements, root cause investigations, machine modifications, process optimization, and cross-functional project execution. Candidates should have practical experience working with manufacturing equipment, machine design concepts, mechanical systems, and process troubleshooting in a production environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on manufacturing or equipment experience
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical systems in a production environment
- Experience leading projects involving equipment improvements, automation, machine modifications, or process optimization
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and leadership teams
- Comfortable working independently and driving projects to completion
Nice To Haves
- Machine design or equipment integration
- Manufacturing process engineering
- Thermoforming, plastics, packaging, converting, or high-speed manufacturing
- PLC troubleshooting or controls exposure
- Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
- CAPEX project management
- Preventive reliability improvements
- Fabrication, tooling, pneumatics, hydraulics, servos, or automation systems
Responsibilities
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for recurring production, safety, quality, and equipment issues
- Drive process improvements focused on safety, reliability, productivity, scrap reduction, and uptime
- Design, evaluate, and implement machine modifications and equipment improvements
- Work directly with production and maintenance teams to optimize operating conditions and eliminate chronic issues
- Manage capital and improvement projects from concept through implementation
- Coordinate with equipment vendors, integrators, and suppliers on technical solutions
- Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and standard operating procedures
- Support structured safety initiatives including Job Hazard Analyses and risk reduction efforts
- Deliver technical training and mentor less experienced team members or interns
- Maintain a strong floor presence and build positive working relationships across departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
