Plant Process Engineer

Alpla Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Paid vacation and holidays

Life, disability insurance

Career growth and advancement

Employee recognition programs

Hands-on training and development

Stable, growing company

Job summary

ALPLA Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Kansas City, MO to lead injection molding development from pilot to production. You will collaborate with packaging, mold experts, and designers to optimize processes and ensure quality while collecting data and performing QA analyses.

The role requires a BS in engineering or engineering technology and a minimum of five years’ experience in injection molding. A highly flexible schedule and travel up to 25% are expected, with strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or engineering technology is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with injection molding processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts unit cavity development on injection pilot machines, including setups and optimization.
• Performs production tool qualifications at ALPLA facilities.
• Collaborates with packaging managers, mold experts, and designers to develop robust pilot and production processes.
• Collects and records machine and process data.
• Performs QA testing and QA data analyses.
• Evaluates new materials, colors, and additives.

Skills

Injection molding

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

BS in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

• Conducts unit cavity development on injection pilot machines, including setups, adjustments and optimization of injection processes.
• Conducts production tool qualifications at ALPLA manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborates with Packaging Managers, mold experts, product designers and other project experts to develop a robust pilot and production process.
• Collects, records and transcribes machine and process data.
• Accurately and efficiently performs QA testing and QA data analyses.
• Conducts evaluations on new materials, colors and additives.
• Develops and implements innovative systems and procedures that allow optimization of all phases of the new product development process.
• Provides input on corrective actions.
• Ensures the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, to meet customer requirements.
• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on material dryers and colorant additive equipment.
• Purchases, operates, processes, stores and tracks all injection tools utilized for development.

What Makes You Great

• BS in engineering or engineering technology preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with injection molding process required
• Excellent organizational, communications, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong knowledge of blow molding material characteristics
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Skilled in Word, Excel and Outlook and willing/able to learn new software applications
• Detail oriented and able to use rigorous logic methods to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to create technical reports
• Available to work a highly flexible schedule
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to use close vision and be able to distinguish among colors with minute variations
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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