Plastics Process Engineer: Drive Production Quality

JS; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company 401(k) match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

JSP in Detroit seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve our manufacturing operation. You will optimize processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and material utilization.

The role involves participating in trials, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical process improvement in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical or production problems, identify root causes, implement solutions, and evaluate results.
• Working knowledge of process control, statistical methods, manufacturing data analysis, or continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze production data and work with databases.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with production and maintenance personnel and communicate technical information clearly.
• Hands‑on approach, initiative, curiosity, and ability to work through technical challenges in a changing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes and production performance to identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Investigate process deviations, equipment issues, and production problems using structured troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Develop, test, and evaluate solutions to manufacturing challenges, verifying results through data and performance measurements.
• Plan and conduct manufacturing trials and process experiments to evaluate materials, process settings, and equipment changes.
• Apply statistical methods and data analysis to improve process stability and product quality.
• Analyze KPIs and process trends to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
• Support troubleshooting and improvement of extrusion, expansion, and related manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Assist with evaluation, design, installation, and startup of new equipment and capital projects.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing control systems and operator interfaces.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs; provide training as needed.
• Evaluate opportunities to reduce scrap, improve material recovery, and incorporate recycling practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Hands-on

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

PLC programming

HMI design

Excel

DOE software

Job description

JSP in Detroit seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve our manufacturing operation. You will optimize processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and material utilization.

The role involves participating in trials, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.