Hands-On Process Engineer - Rubber/Plastics (Profit Sharing)

MJ Recruiters, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Healthcare

Job summary

MJ Recruiters, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer in Akron, Ohio to lead process improvements in rubber or plastics molding. This is a high-visibility on-site role with direct daily access to the site President and ownership of key manufacturing processes.

Expect a steady 45-hour week with minimal weekends, a strong focus on reducing scrap, optimizing lines, and driving capital projects from concept to completion while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling and basic engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and reducing scrap.
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and downtime reduction.
• Use 2D/3D modeling to improve layouts, fixtures and gauges.
• Assist with new product activities and project management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Communicate with operations to improve KPIs and manufacturing initiatives.
• Create work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee tooling troubleshooting and coordinate with external tool shops.
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment.

Skills

2D/3D modeling

Process engineering

Molding (rubber/plastics)

Project management

Troubleshooting

MS Office / Excel

Hands-on floor ownership

Education

Associate or Bachelor in a technical field (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

MJ Recruiters, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer in Akron, Ohio to lead process improvements in rubber or plastics molding. This is a high-visibility on-site role with direct daily access to the site President and ownership of key manufacturing processes.

Expect a steady 45-hour week with minimal weekends, a strong focus on reducing scrap, optimizing lines, and driving capital projects from concept to completion while maintaining work-life balance.