Lead Automation Engineer — Plastics Manufacturing

Talentify; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Oceanside, CA is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead end-to-end automation and manufacturing projects, spanning concept to production. This role blends mechanical design, plastics manufacturing, process engineering, and project leadership with significant autonomy and direct project ownership.

You will work on injection molding automation, develop detailed SolidWorks models, and drive improvements that boost quality, throughput, and cost efficiency across multiple

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing and automation.
• Experience leading automation projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through design, implementation, validation, launch, and production.
• Develop SolidWorks models for plastic components and tooling.
• Support injection molding, blow molding, and related processes; optimize processes.
• Define, plan and manage automation projects including specs, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with vendors, machine builders and system integrators; ensure FAT/SAT success.

Skills

SolidWorks

Automation project management

Plastics manufacturing

Manufacturing process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

FAT/SAT experience

System integration

Job description

Actalent in Oceanside, CA is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead end-to-end automation and manufacturing projects, spanning concept to production. This role blends mechanical design, plastics manufacturing, process engineering, and project leadership with significant autonomy and direct project ownership.

You will work on injection molding automation, develop detailed SolidWorks models, and drive improvements that boost quality, throughput, and cost efficiency across multiple