Plastics Process Engineer

Farouk Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farouk Systems, Inc. is seeking a Plastics Process Engineer to manage day-to-day operations of the production area, ensuring productivity and a safe, organized environment.

You will lead process specifications for molding, monitor quality, and drive improvements across departments. The role requires experience in plastic molding processes ( extrusion blow molding, injection stretch, plastics molding) and collaboration with supervisors to optimize cycle times and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in Plastic Engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience providing support and managing Uniloy, Nissei or shuttle blow molders preferred.
• Solid background in molding process management: extrusion blow molding, injection stretch, plastics injection molding.
• Plastics extrusion blow molding experience is required; plastics molding experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus; experience with SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Control, and Maintenance to manage process specifications for molding.
• Develop techniques to monitor molding processes to enhance product quality and reduce errors.
• Develop KPIs to minimize scrap, reduce changeover times, and improve regrind use.
• Set specifications and monitor molding processes to implement cost and quality improvements.
• Work with Plastics Department Supervisors to reduce waste and optimize cycle times.
• Establish and monitor PM procedures for molding equipment.
• Create and publish SOPs for department tasks and keep them updated.
• Enforce SOPs, policies, and safety regulations; conduct performance reviews and coaching as needed.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure staff are trained; keep area clean and organized.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure components are available when machines run; assist with new mold designs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastic Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Plastics Process Engineer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the production area. The Process Engineer is responsible for maintaining/exceeding productivity and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. Lead reports directly to production supervisors, and production manager.

Duties & Responsibilities Required:

• Work collaboratively with our Production Department, Quality Control, and Maintenance departments to develop and manage process specifications for all molder/mold combinations in the plant.
• Develop innovative techniques for monitoring our current molding process (including melt temperature measurement, SPC, and more) to enhance product quality and reduce errors.
• Develop KPI to minimize scrap, changeover times, and improve regrind use.
• Set specifications and monitor molding manufacturing processes to implement cost and quality improvements while maintaining all product specifications required by our customers.
• Work closely with our Plastics Department Supervisors to reduce waste and optimize cycle times through set up and scrap reduction and improved material and machine utilization.
• Establish and monitor PM procedures (cleaning, storage, restoration, etc.) for all molding equipment.
• Establish and monitor Process Log, Recipes, Set up Logs for all molding equipment.
• Provide technical input and support to the Engineering Department for new mold designs and modifications as needed.
• Assist in the development and provide ongoing support to molding department technicians and supervisors to enhance their current understanding of the molding process and communicate changes, as necessary.
• Evaluate and manage communications with outside supplier sources for molded parts, components, molds, and tooling, as necessary.
• Work closely with supervisor to stay on schedule and make sure all components are available when machine is ready to run.
• Develop and publish Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) for all department tasks and keep updated as needed.
• Enforce standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Conduct personnel performance reviews, coaching and disciplinary activities for assigned personnel.
• Maintain production schedules making sure they are accurate and updated.
• Make sure all employees are trained properly.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• In the event of emergency or evacuation of the building, ensure all personnel in your area safely exit the building.
• Train all new and current employees on SOPs and Job Descriptions.
• Keep everything clean and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in Plastic Engineering or similar discipline
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience providing support and managing Uniloy, Nissei or shuttle blow molders highly preferred
• A solid background in molding process management and engineering, including extrusion blow molding, injection stretch, and plastics injection molding.
• Plastics Extrusion Blow Molding experience is a required and Plastics Molding experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative to improve processes within the departments.
• Strong computer skills a must
• Experience using computerized manufacturing and inventory systems a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Experience in SAP a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)