Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

Tom Trese; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production in a fast-paced injection molding facility located in Akron, OH. The role involves enhancing efficiencies, troubleshooting, and actively collaborating with production teams while enjoying a strong on-site presence.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, 2-5 years of engineering experience, and will thrive in an innovative environment focused on process improvement. Benefits include a relocation package for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree, ideally a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering.
• Experience in plastic or rubber injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines enhancing efficiencies and reducing scrap.
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling for design improvements.
• Communicate with teams to enhance KPIs and production initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Process improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

2D/3D modeling

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

Technical Degree Required

Location

Akron, OH

Key Benefits and Opportunities

• Advanced Automation Environment: Drive innovation following a $3.5M upgrade in new molding equipment and automated systems.
• No On-Call Burnout: Steady 45-hour average week and virtually no weekend shifts.
• 80% Floor Time: Maximizing engineering impact with hands‑on technical problem solving.
• Non-Automotive Stability: Predictable product line and highly tenured team outside the volatile automotive sector.
• Independent Company, Big Impact: Backed by a privately held firm focused on long‑term funding and employee career growth.
• Direct Access to the President: Daily collaboration with an on‑site President to fast‑track projects without corporate red tape.

Privately held organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast‑paced injection molding facility. The candidate will report directly to the President and will be responsible for the following:

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap.
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime.
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges.
• Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives.
• Improve current engineering designs.
• Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
• Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops.
• Support automation improvements.
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment.
• Oversee capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets.
• Other duties directed by engineering management.

The company seeks a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements, and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will thrive in fast‑paced environments, work under pressure, and possess strong problem‑solving and process improvement skills.

Benefits

The company offers bonus potential, profit sharing, 401(k), medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2-5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience.
• Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding.
• Strong continuous improvement background.
• Project management of timelines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience improving part designs.
• 2D/3D modeling experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel.

Preferred but Not Required Skills

• PLCs and automation.
• Tooling design review.
• Budget management.

Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Akron, OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills.