Process Engineer
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $113k (710 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Optimize and troubleshoot injection and blow molding processes, reducing scrap and cycle times in a plastics plant.
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Adjacent materials roleSupport and optimize injection molding, blow molding, and secondary manufacturing processes in a plastics production environment; reduce scrap, optimize cycle times
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
Overview
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within a plastics production environment. This role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across molding, automation, and secondary manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of process development, equipment performance, and root cause analysis.
Job Requirements
- Support and optimize injection molding, blow molding, and secondary manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues to improve production reliability and process performance.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address process deviations and recurring production issues.
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve yield, optimize cycle times, and increase overall equipment effectiveness.
- Support equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and production startup activities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
- Support automation initiatives and process development activities within the manufacturing environment.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within plastics processing or molding operations.
- Hands-on experience with injection molding, blow molding, or related manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield, cycle time, and process efficiency.
- Familiarity with equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
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