Plastic Extrusion Process Engineer - Hands-On Improvement

Orion Global Talent; Connecticut; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Global Talent is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for an established wire and cable manufacturer in Vermont. You will improve manufacturing performance, reduce costs, troubleshoot production issues, and support new product introductions.

The role involves direct floor activity with Production, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and suppliers to turn challenges into measurable improvements and to support EHS initiatives. Starting base pay around $80k+ depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering or related field.
• Manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Strong process improvement, troubleshooting, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with Production, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, downtime, material costs, and production bottlenecks.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead or support root cause analysis, corrective actions, SPC, MRB, and customer quality issues.
• Support equipment selection, process development, installation, and optimization.
• Partner with R&D to transition new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Maintain Axis System of process documentation. Ensure accurate process documentation.
• Work with raw material and equipment suppliers to improve quality, performance, and cost.
• Support environmental, health, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineerin g)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Orion Global Talent is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for an established wire and cable manufacturer in Vermont. You will improve manufacturing performance, reduce costs, troubleshoot production issues, and support new product introductions.

The role involves direct floor activity with Production, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and suppliers to turn challenges into measurable improvements and to support EHS initiatives. Starting base pay around $80k+ depending on qualifications.