What is the salary for the Process Engineer role at AFA Polytek North America?

The listed annual base salary range is $75K–$85K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Process Engineer role at AFA Polytek North America based?

This role is based in Woodstock, IL.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer role at AFA Polytek North America?

This role asks for an associate degree.

How many years of experience does this Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.

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Process Engineer

AFA Polytek North America · Woodstock, ILtoday

$75k – $85kfrom the posting

Associate-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $98k (21 that show pay).

Optimize and troubleshoot plastic injection molding processes, direct set-up technicians, and improve cycle times across two sites.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Owns process development and cycle optimization across two molding locations for global beauty and personal care brands.

Might not be for you. Requires 10+ years of injection molding experience; production-floor focus rather than materials R&D.

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Adjacent materials role:Process Engineer for plastic injection molding: troubleshoot molds, materials, machines and process problems; cycle optimization; 10+ years plastic injection molding experience

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: Associate
Experience: 10+ yrs
Industry: Consumer goods
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

plastics530 roles

Techniques

RJG scientific molding4 roles

Role details

About Company

At AFA Dispensing, we develop smart, sustainable dispensing solutions for some of the world's leading brands in Beauty, Health, Personal, and Home Care. Our innovations are used globally, enhancing everyday experiences while reducing environmental impact.

But behind every great product is a great team. At AFA, you'll join an international, multi-cultural environment where collaboration, creativity, and passion drive everything we do. With our central locations in Chicago, Eindhoven, New Jersey, Shanghai and Singapore, our reach is global, and so are our ambitions.

Working with us means partnering with top industry players, taking on real responsibility, and contributing to products that make a difference. Whether you're a problem solver, a creative thinker, or a supply chain wizard. If you're driven by curiosity, innovation, and impact, we'd love to hear from you. We're growing fast and always on the lookout for new talent, experienced professionals, and bold thinkers. Let's shape the future of dispensing together.

About the Role

The Process Engineer develops and implements process strategies and optimizes current processes for plastic injection molding. The position also manages process resources and maintains process documentation. The Process Engineer will have shared responsibilities for two locations.

Responsibilities

Direct Set-up Technicians with set-ups, start-up, and shut-down activities.
Troubleshoot molds, materials, machines and process problems.
Drafts process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
Develop processes by running mold samples in collaboration with the technical department, production, tooling, and engineering.
Responsible for cycle optimization.
Designs and tests process upgrades and new process systems.
Ensures processes comply with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

An associate degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
10+ years’ experience in plastic injection molding.
Knowledge utilizing RJG techniques.
Advanced technical skills.
Experience leading and training team members