Plastics Process Engineer

Partners Personnel; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Partners Personnel seeks a Process Engineer (Direct Hire) to support and improve plastic injection molding operations at the Beaumont, CA plant. The role focuses on developing process standards, driving continuous improvement, and boosting production efficiency across the facility.

The ideal candidate will analyze performance, identify gaps, lead Lean projects, validate master production data in SAP, and collaborate across functions to reduce costs and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or Plastics preferred).
• Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, molds, and machinery.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as DOE, FMEA, Ishikawa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized manufacturing processes within the plastic injection molding area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Create, track, and consolidate KPIs for plant operations.
• Analyze production gaps and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Support development and budgeting of equipment, fixtures, benches, and material handling systems.
• Optimize labor utilization, workflow, and resource efficiency.
• Participate in annual capital investment planning and operational improvement strategies.
• Develop and validate master production data and ensure accuracy within SAP.
• Prepare project reports and presentations for leadership approval committees.
• Support workforce sizing and production capacity analysis.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Cross-functional

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

DOE

FMEA

Ishikawa

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding (Direct Hire)

Location: Beaumont, CA
Job Type: Full-time | Direct Hire 3PM-11PM

Job Summary

We are seeking a Process Engineer (Direct Hire) to support and improve our plastic injection molding manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing process standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing production efficiency across the plant.

The ideal candidate will analyze manufacturing performance, identify operational gaps, and lead improvement projects that reduce cost, improve productivity, and enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized manufacturing processes within the plastic injection molding area
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production flow
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Create, track, and consolidate KPIs for plant operations
• Analyze production gaps and develop actionable improvement plans
• Support development and budgeting of equipment, fixtures, benches, and material handling systems
• Optimize labor utilization, workflow, and resource efficiency
• Participate in annual capital investment planning and operational improvement strategies
• Develop and validate master production data and ensure accuracy within SAP
• Prepare project reports and presentations for leadership approval committees
• Support workforce sizing and production capacity analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or Plastics preferred)
• Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing environment required
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, molds, and machinery
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as:
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP experience required
• Power BI (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment

Direct Hire Opportunity - Full Benefits Package Offered

Company Description

Temp-To-Hire Position