Plant Process Engineer

EVCO PLASTICS; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EVCO Plastics is seeking a Plant Process Engineer at our Calhoun, GA plant to optimize rigid injection molding, refine processing windows, and improve cycle times.

This onsite, full-time role requires 3–5 years demonstrated experience in mold design and processing, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with tooling and production to drive corrective actions and sustained process stability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years plastics injection molding experience.
• 3–5 years hands-on processing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of mold design.
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude; statistical analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose process variation using statistical analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Optimize molding parameters and document validated process standards.
• Partner with tooling and production to align mold design intent with robust processing.
• Lead trials, analyze results, and drive corrective actions through implementation.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Job description

Our Foundation

We are a leading plastics manufacturing company with an emphasis on strategic engineering and innovation. We use the latest processes and software to elevate the way we manufacture parts, all the while forming strong relationships with customers and each other. Our people are our number-one priority, and we are committed to helping you reach your personal and career goals through continuous learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and an enhanced work-life balance.

Role Scope

The Plant Process Engineer supports stable, high-quality plastics injection molding by refining processing windows, reducing scrap, and improving cycle efficiency at our Calhoun, GA plant (onsite, full time; Monday–Friday 7am–4pm, hours may vary).

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnose process variation using statistical analysis and structured problem-solving
• Optimize molding parameters and document validated process standards
• Partner with tooling and production to align mold design intent with robust processing
• Lead trials, analyze results, and drive corrective actions through implementation

Required qualifications/skills:

• 3–5 years plastics injection molding experience
• 3–5 years hands-on processing experience
• Extensive knowledge of mold design
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude; statistical analysis capability

If you bring disciplined processing expertise and want to elevate plant performance, apply to join EVCO Plastics as a Plant Process Engineer.

Daily Rhythm

As a Plant Process Engineer, you’ll begin by reviewing prior-shift performance and current production priorities, then spend time at the presses confirming process stability and capturing real-time data. Midday often includes focused troubleshooting sessions, engineering reviews, and documentation updates so changes are controlled and repeatable. You’ll close out the day aligning next steps with stakeholders, preparing trial plans or analysis summaries, and ensuring open items are clearly handed off for the next shift.

Total Rewards

EVCO Plastics offers a benefits package designed to support experienced professionals and their families, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off.