Hands-on Process Engineer: Plastics or Rubber Molding

Vitruvian Consulting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

401(k)

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays/vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Vitruvian Consulting is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for our Akron, OH operation focused on plastics and rubber molding. You will own process improvements on the factory floor, drive root-cause analysis, and contribute to the optimization of high-tech molding lines.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in manufacturing/process engineering, experience with plastic/rubber molding, and strong 2D/3D modeling skills to improve layouts, tooling, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience with plastic or rubber injection, blow, or compression molding.
• Strong mechanics aptitude and ability to improve part designs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production support and drive process optimization in a high-volume molding facility.
• Lead root-cause analysis and downtime reduction projects.
• Develop and optimize line layouts using 2D/3D modeling; design fixtures and gauges.
• Assist with new product introductions, documentation, and project management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; communicate KPIs and improvements to operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to justify costs on new projects and equipment.

Skills

2D/3D modeling

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Project management

Mold engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate's degree in technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Vitruvian Consulting is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for our Akron, OH operation focused on plastics and rubber molding. You will own process improvements on the factory floor, drive root-cause analysis, and contribute to the optimization of high-tech molding lines.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in manufacturing/process engineering, experience with plastic/rubber molding, and strong 2D/3D modeling skills to improve layouts, tooling, and fixtures.