Hands-On Process Engineer – Plastics or Rubber

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

401(k)

Comprehensive benefits

Short/long-term disability

Paid holidays/vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Akron, OH seeks a hands-on Process Engineer for plastics or rubber molding. You will lead process optimization on the shop floor, troubleshoot down time, and collaborate with the President on capital projects in a high-visibility role.

This role offers a 45-hour workweek with minimal weekends, profit sharing, annual bonus potential, 401(k), comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life balance in a non-automotive, stable product line.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with plastic or rubber molding processes (injection/blow/compression).
• Strong continuous improvement background and project management skills.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D modeling and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work hands-on on the shop floor up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and downtime troubleshooting.
• Use 2D/3D modeling to improve line layouts and fixtures.
• Assist with new product activities and documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Communicate with operations to improve KPIs and production initiatives.
• Oversee capital equipment projects timelines and budgets in the future.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Injection molding

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

2D/3D modeling

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Akron, OH seeks a hands-on Process Engineer for plastics or rubber molding. You will lead process optimization on the shop floor, troubleshoot down time, and collaborate with the President on capital projects in a high-visibility role.

This role offers a 45-hour workweek with minimal weekends, profit sharing, annual bonus potential, 401(k), comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life balance in a non-automotive, stable product line.