Hands-On Process Engineer — Boost Quality & Productivity

Pretium Packaging; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to join our plastics production team.

You will collaborate with plant leadership and multiple departments to optimize molding lines, ensure products meet specifications, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Associate degree in mechanical/plastics engineering, with reheat blow process experience, knowledge of Aoki, Uniloy and Zhongya equipment, strong problem-solving skills, Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in mechanical/plastics engineering or related field.
• Reheat blow process and automation experience.
• Experience with Aoki, Uniloy, and Zhongya equipment.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with setting oven profiles.
• Infeed and outfeed conveyor experience.
• Effective leadership and ability to lead project teams.
• Lean Manufacturing training or exposure.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Start up new and existing equipment, calibrate, troubleshoot, and ensure proper operation.
• Respond to emergency work orders, analyze systems, and verify equipment functionality.
• Direct installation of new systems ensuring safety and specifications.
• Define internal quality control plans and inspection frequencies.
• Assist production with new project set-ups, tool changes, and program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Modify systems and redesign software and circuitry to meet objectives.
• Suggest improvements for safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Review daily check sheets to identify problems and corrective actions.
• Ensure changeovers are completed on schedule and documented.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe practices in the department.
• Set up molding machines and tooling, align molds, and adjust cycles and temps.
• Coordinate production schedules for efficiency and productivity.
• Drive machine line improvements to boost productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in mechanical/plastics engineering or related field

Tools

Aoki ISBM/IBM/IM

Uniloy IBM

Zhongya IM

Job description

Pretium Packaging in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to join our plastics production team.

You will collaborate with plant leadership and multiple departments to optimize molding lines, ensure products meet specifications, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Associate degree in mechanical/plastics engineering, with reheat blow process experience, knowledge of Aoki, Uniloy and Zhongya equipment, strong problem-solving skills, Lean