Extrusion Process Engineer

Plaskolite, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Plaskolite, LLC is seeking an Extrusion Process Engineer to oversee safe, efficient extrusion operations and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing lines in Scranton, PA. You will work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and R&D to troubleshoot issues and plan maintenance and capital projects.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering and 4–6 years of industrial process-engineering experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 4–6 years of professional industrial process-engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation for consistent production practices.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to scale up materials from trials to full-scale production.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health and safety standards in all process activities.
• Develop and support capital projects by providing technical input on equipment selection, process design and system commissioning.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support manufacturing excellence, sustainability and new technology deployment.
• Provide training and technical guidance to production staff on process best practices and troubleshooting methods.
• Lead Maintenance and Engineering teams to evaluate equipment performance and prioritize upgrades.
• Identify, monitor and troubleshoot data to find opportunities for productivity and quality gains.
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing across production lines.
• Develop cost reduction initiatives by optimizing raw material usage and energy consumption.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to safety

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Pay Range: $85,000 - $130,000 USD - Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Work Hours: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Extrusion Process Engineer isa mid-level professionalresponsiblefor the safe,efficientand sustainable operation ofPlaskolite’sextrusion manufacturing processes.This positionoperateswith a high degree of technicalexpertisein extrusion processing whileassistingthe daily operation of the process.This positionutilizesthe understanding of equipment operation, process control fundamentals, and data-driven problem solving to supportthe extrusion process.

The Extrusion Process Engineer collaborates across functions– including Operations, Quality,Engineering,Maintenance,Safetyand R & D Teams– to maintain steady-state operations,troubleshootequipment and production issues, identifying areas of continuous improvement, andhelp plan the execution of maintenance activities.This role is a key contributor to maintaining product quality, minimizing waste,and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.

This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety,teamworkand quality – reflectingPlaskolite’score values ofIntegrity and Improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations and quality nonconformances
• Develop andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) and processdocumentation for consistent and repeatable production practices
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to scale up new materials and products fromtrials to full scale production
• Ensure adherence to environmental, healthand safety standards in all process related activities
• Develop and support capital projects by providing technical input on equipmentselection, processdesignand system commissioning
• Participate and/or lead in cross functional teams to support strategic initiatives related to manufacturing excellence,sustainabilityandnew technologydeployment
• Provide training and technical guidance to production and technical staff on process best practices and troubleshooting methods
• Lead Maintenance and Engineering teams to evaluate equipment performance, recommend upgrades,identifyprocess concerns, prioritizeprojectsand ensure process reliability
• Identify,monitorand troubleshootdata toidentifyopportunities for productivity and quality gains
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles across productionlines
• Develop cost reduction initiatives byoptimizingraw material usageand energy consumption
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field
• 4-6 years of professional experience in industrial processengineering experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge ofPlaskolite’spolymerization manufacturing process.
• Excellentanalytical,organizational, and project managementskills.
• Effective communicator withabilityto lead cross-functional teams.
• Skilledwith Microsoft Officeand data analysis tools.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) and Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

About PLASKOLITE
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

Travel Required

Yes . Occasional (up to 25%)

Equal Opportunity Employer
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