Plastics Engineer

GOJO, Makers of PURELL; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

onsite well-being care

Job summary

GOJO, Makers of PURELL in Wooster, OH, is seeking an on-site engineer to execute product and process improvement projects, support molding and automation, and drive quality resolution. The role emphasizes collaboration across R&D, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to deliver competitive product designs.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/packaging/plastics engineering background and a track record in project management, design, and equipment installation, with overnight travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred in Mechanical, Packaging or Plastics Engineering; in lieu of degree, minimum ten years’ relevant work experience.
• Minimum three years’ relevant work experience required.
• Experience with Creo or SOLIDWORKS strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides day to day engineering support to molding, blow molding, QC, automation and tooling to meet business goals.
• Documents and maintains up to date component and assembly specifications.
• Contributes to product design and establishment of product requirements.
• Designs and develops components for new or existing products.
• Coordinates and installs new or redesigned equipment and processes.
• Collaborates with production, maintenance and other engineering groups.

Skills

Project Management

Documentation

Process Improvement

Manufacturing

Supply Chain

Engineering

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

BA/BS in Packaging Engineering

BA/BS in Plastics Engineering

10 years relevant work experience

Tools

Creo

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Work Location: Wooster, OH USA

Role Type: Onsite Daily

For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell.

Role Objective

Responsible for the execution of product and process improvement projects, product quality resolution, product scale‑up, process troubleshooting, new equipment installation/testing, development and implementation of innovative and competitive product designs, materials, systems, and processes, as well as process validation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides day to day engineering support to molding, blow molding, QC, automation and tooling as required to meet business goals.
• Provides engineering support on long‑term manufacturing and quality initiatives.
• Documents and maintains up to date component and assembly specifications.
• Contributes to product design and establishment of product requirements.
• Designs and develops components for new or existing products.
• Specifies, designs, obtains and installs new or redesigned equipment and processes that meet or exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates and provides excellent communication with various individuals/teams such as production, maintenance and other engineering groups.
• Practices Project Management skills of team development, time and resource planning, and execution.
• Supports and improves Supply Chain Engineering activities.
• Manages to completion projects including those that require coordination of multiple technical disciplines with Supply Chain, R&D, and Sales and Marketing groups.
• Transfers new technology to relevant groups, through the development and use of training materials, operating specifications, instructions and start up support.
• Coordinates and facilitates new product introduction with R&D, Total Solutions Management, and Supply Chain in facilities and/or at contract manufacturers.
• Adheres to department procedures and/or work processes as required.
• Participates or leads line trials of new components or automation.
• Documents projects and equipment or process modifications. Assure documentation is maintained.
• Collaborates across enterprise with functional groups to achieve optimum business results.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS preferred in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Packaging or Plastics Engineering. In lieu of degree, minimum ten (10) years’ relevant work experience required.
• Minimum three years’ relevant work experience required.
• Experience with Creo or SOLIDWORKS strongly desired.

Supervision/Coordination

• Coordinates project teams and project resources.
• Supervision as required of contract personnel and team members in maintenance, engineering and various Supply Chain groups.

Travel Requirements

Overnight Travel - sporadic - required.

FLSA Status

Exempt

The expected starting pay for this role is between $76,200.00 - $104,800.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all team members are bonus eligible.

• 401(k) match
• parental leave
• onsite well-being care

Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.