Senior Process Engineer (REQ865)

Spartech•Maryland Heights, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spartech, LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri, has over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day - for example if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt, the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartech’s products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications, for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large that you become “just a number”, Spartech might be the ideal company for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience managing capital equipment projects within a plastics manufacturing environment.
Chemical manufacturing background.
Experience with injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding, or related plastics processing technologies.
Capital equipment acquisition and implementation
Plastics processing technologies
Injection molding and extrusion equipment
Manufacturing process optimization
Equipment validation and commissioning
Project management and budget administration
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) implementation
Machine guarding and safeguarding systems
NFPA and ANSI standards compliance
Safety leadership and culture development

Responsibilities

Lead capital equipment projects that support the growth, modernization, safety, and optimization of plastics manufacturing operations.
Manage projects from concept through production startup, including identifying and developing equipment specifications, vendor evaluation, process design, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate manufacturing capacity requirements and identify capital equipment investments needed to support business growth.
Develop equipment specifications for extrusion, cast acrylic manufacturing, resin handling, material conveying, blending, automated packaging, robotics, and secondary operations.
Develop RFQs, technical specifications, and statements of work for capital equipment projects.
Solicit, review, and compare vendor quotations, technical proposals, and commercial terms.
Lead capital equipment projects from concept through startup and full production validation.
Manage equipment delivery, rigging, installation, utility connections, and startup activities.
Coordinate facility modifications, electrical requirements, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, resin delivery systems, and process cooling infrastructure.
Analyze production performance following implementation and identify opportunities for optimization.
Support OEE improvement initiatives and manufacturing cost reduction programs.
Partner with Operations and Process Engineering teams to improve machine utilization, efficiency, and product quality.
Lead the integration of safety requirements into all capital equipment projects from concept through startup.
Ensure equipment designs comply with OSHA regulations, machine guarding requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards, electrical safety requirements, and applicable ANSI, NFPA, and industry standards.
Drive a zero-injury culture by promoting safe work practices and proactively addressing safety concerns throughout project execution.