6A11 - Extrusion-roll - PCE1 - PROCESS ENGINEER I

Trinity Plastics Incorporated; Colonial Hills (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Plastics Incorporated is seeking a qualified Process Engineer to support production and quality assurance goals. This position involves addressing product issues, managing quality compliance, and providing technical support across teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience in the plastics industry, and strong communication skills.

The successful applicant will oversee process improvements, audit compliance with ISO standards, and ensure adherence to quality protocols while liaising with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 3 years' experience in the plastics industry.
• Minimum three years of Quality Assurance and supervisory experience.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress.

Responsibilities

• Lead process/product formulation improvement projects.
• Provide technical support service to customers and production teams.
• Serve as a management representative during ISO/SQF certifications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Statistical analysis skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management system auditing tools

Job description

Title: Process Engineer

Position Objective: The objective of the Process Engineer position is to fully support production goals and quality assurance for Trinity Plastics, address and find solutions to product deficiencies, support department needs and provide technical support to outside parties whenever needed. The Process Engineer will provide awareness into the Quality Management System requirements, assist plant personnel in the understanding and comprehension of ISO 9001:2015/GMP/SQF requirements, audit for compliance to requirements, and provide reports of the results. Assist management in implementation and maintenance of the quality management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 3 years' experience in the plastics industry.
• Proficient working knowledge of all Microsoft Programs.
• Minimum three years of Quality Assurance and supervisory experience.
• Good problem-solving and project management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• High degree of communication ability, both oral and written to both managers and plant personnel.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Design of experiment knowledge a plus.
• Good attendance record.
• Possess certification in quality management system auditing.
• Proficient statistical and analytical skills.
• Ability to differentiate color.

Job Responsibilities

• New process/product formulation development, while providing product quality assurance.
• Lead existing process/product formulation improvement projects.
• Oversee trial run process and approve trial run samples as needed.
• Approve product specification, formulation and quality standard setup.
• Approve raw material and masterbatch selection and qualification.
• Complete and authorize resin compliant reports.
• Respond to customer complaints.
• Provide technical support service and support to customers, production and marketing teams.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to the production team.
• Ensure technical updates and regulation mandates are current.
• Performance evaluation through daily and annual review of the Quality Department process and procedures and of the team.
• Communicate with raw material vendors for new resin selection, existing resin improvement and troubleshooting resin discrepancies.
• Serve as a management representative during ISO/SQF/GMP, Social Compliance certifications for the company.
• Ensure that quality management system processes needed are established, implemented and maintained.
• Report to top management on the performance of the quality management system and advise management of improvements needed.
• Assist with procedure writing for documents that describe all of the shall requirements in the ISO/SQF/GMP standard and what must be maintained implemented, defined and determined.
• Carry out any special project assigned by IBS Division President/IBS General Manager.
• Research, resolve, and document customer complaints.
• Maintain customer complaint samples and competitor samples.
• Safely comply with all plant safety rules and procedures.

Work Environment Conditions Subjected to in this Position

• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions not necessarily temperature conditions.
• Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to noise causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Subject to hazards, such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, high heat or combustible materials.
• Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation and dusts.
• Subject to oils and other fluids via touch or air.

Training

• Reference Master Training Record for specific training requirements.

Authority / Decision Making

• Employee career development
• Disciplinary action
• Reports
• Employee morale
• Other related administrative functions as needed
• Other assignments and duties outlined in the company authorization chart
• Responsible for the safety of her/his employees by ensuring that all comply with written and verbal safety rules as required by department, plant and site safety programs.
• Support plant's safety, productivity and quality goals.
• Responsible for budget and operating expenses of QC Lab.
• Fully support company goals and objectives regarding affirmative action, EEO programs.
• Actively participate in employee career development.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices & Software

• Scales
• Sutherland Ink Rub Test
• Oven
• Tensile Test
• Elmendorf Tear Test
• Pro-gage
• Opacity Meter
• COF Machine
• Dart Impact Test
• Jog Test
• Air Cannon
• Drawstring strength Test
• Hand Jacks
• Calculator
• Hot Glue Gun
• ATP Tester
• QR Code/Barcode Reader
• Color Sentry Data Reporting
• Computer/Tablet
• Calculator
• Office equipment
• Wrenches both standard and allen

Physical Activity Required for this Position

• Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waste.
• Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking, moving out on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Lifting, raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Degree of lifting: 5 - 25 lbs.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, via face to face or telephone.
• Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db loss @ 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction.
• Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Visual Activity Required for this Position

• Machine operation, inspection, assembly, clerical and administrative duties.
• Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth and perception.

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view EEO – Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.