Plastics Process Engineer - Extrusion & Molding (1st Shift)

Airlite-Plastic; Christian Springs (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics in Nazareth, PA is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, efficient production of extruded and injection-molded plastics and foam molding. You will analyze processes, develop improvements, and train teams to sustain quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plastics, strong SPC/ Six Sigma experience, and the ability to act as a subject matter expert on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement for plastic extrusion and injection molding.
• Proven track record driving process yield enhancement, cost reduction, and SPC systems.
• Experience with process development, optimization, and validation and design of experiments and statistics.
• Ability to learn new technologies and become a subject matter expert quickly.
• Expert knowledge of process improvement methodology.
• Hands-on approach and engaged on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic priorities of the engineering department to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.
• Continuously evaluate existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify areas for process improvement and drive implementation to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Develop and design efficient processes for manufacturing operations in plastic extrusion, injection molding, and foam molding.
• Analyze data using SPC and Six Sigma to achieve continuous improvement goals plant-wide.
• Train and support the manufacturing teams on new processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Assist in troubleshooting process-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead efforts in equipment troubleshooting, repair, installation, change-over, and PM as necessary.

Skills

Process improvement

SPC

Six Sigma

Cost reduction

Design of experiments

Data analysis

Education

BS in engineering (ABET)

5+ years plastics experience

Job description

Airlite Plastics in Nazareth, PA is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, efficient production of extruded and injection-molded plastics and foam molding. You will analyze processes, develop improvements, and train teams to sustain quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plastics, strong SPC/ Six Sigma experience, and the ability to act as a subject matter expert on the production floor.