Quality Engineer

PLASKOLITE•Zanesville, OH

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Plaskolite is seeking an ambitious, hands-on engineering graduate to join our manufacturing team as an Extrusion Quality & Process Engineer. This is not a desk job. You will work directly with production operators, maintenance technicians, and manufacturing leaders to solve real process problems, improve product quality, reduce waste, and drive operational performance on our plastic sheet extrusion lines. Because our manufacturing operations run around the clock, this position is intentionally aligned with second shift, providing exposure to active production challenges and opportunities to make an immediate impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a Related Engineering Discipline
Recent graduates encouraged to apply
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desire to learn and grow into future leadership roles

Nice To Haves

Polymer processing
Extrusion technology
Quality systems
Process engineering
Lean manufacturing
Statistical analysis
Continuous improvement
Manufacturing leadership

Responsibilities

Lead troubleshooting of quality and process issues on extrusion lines
Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities for improvement
Investigate customer and internal quality concerns
Support process optimization projects focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and product consistency
Develop standard operating procedures and process documentation
Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods
Work closely with operators to improve manufacturing performance
Support trials of new materials, products, and equipment
Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives