Plastics Process Engineer - Molding & Process Optimization

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

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.