Hands-On Process Engineer – Plastic Packaging & Lean

Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, a leading plastics packaging manufacturer in St. Louis, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support molding operations.

You will analyze processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive improvements in equipment, tooling, and process parameters to meet quality standards. The role requires a mechanical/plastics engineering background, experience with ISBM/IBM equipment, and readiness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in mechanical/plastics engineering or related field.
• Experience with reheat blow process and automation.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with setting oven profiles and conveyors.
• Willingness to travel regionally for training and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Start up and commission equipment, check operation, calibrate, troubleshoot, and resolve system problems.
• Respond to emergency work orders, analyze systems, and verify proper operation.
• Direct installation of new systems ensuring safety compliance by personnel and vendors.
• Define internal quality control plans including gauging and inspection frequency.
• Assist production with new project set-ups, tool changes and program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot production process issues and maintain product quality standards.
• Modify systems and redesign software and circuitry to meet objectives.
• Set up molding machines, align molds, adjust cycles, and manage changeovers.
• Coordinate production schedules for efficiency and productivity.
• Recommend improvements to machine line operations to boost productivity and quality.

Skills

Hands-on

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Aoki

Uniloy

Zhongya

Job description

Pretium Packaging, a leading plastics packaging manufacturer in St. Louis, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support molding operations.

You will analyze processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive improvements in equipment, tooling, and process parameters to meet quality standards. The role requires a mechanical/plastics engineering background, experience with ISBM/IBM equipment, and readiness to travel regionally.