Plastics Process Engineer – Production & Quality

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC; Rensselaer (IN); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC in Indiana seeks a Process Engineer to support day-to-day production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment. This role requires strong knowledge of polymer science and process engineering and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe operation, training staff, validating formulas and SOPs, troubleshooting production lines, and driving continuous improvement from design to product launch.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Plastics Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within plastics or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies related to plastics.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of managing stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Experience with plant operation, automation and robotics is a plus.
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support day-to-day production operations of plastics plant.
• Ensure safe operation of all production equipment in the assigned lines.
• Enforce Plant and Section Safety Plans and rules.
• Train all employees in safe and proper work procedures.
• Verify correct formula, SOP, and packing materials for each order.
• Perform quality checks and ensure SOC is used correctly.
• Monitor all process phases closely for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot lines to minimize downtime and quality issues.
• Document process requirements and parameters for production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product specs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and production trials for new products.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• On-call availability for issues after hours.
• Maintain technical documentation and performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with contractors on work bids.
• Other duties as assigned by Production/Plant Manager.

Kenntnisse

Process engineering

Polymer science

Regulatory compliance

Plastics manufacturing

Automation

Robotics

Injection molding

Extrusion

Blow molding

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Plastics Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC in Indiana seeks a Process Engineer to support day-to-day production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment. This role requires strong knowledge of polymer science and process engineering and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe operation, training staff, validating formulas and SOPs, troubleshooting production lines, and driving continuous improvement from design to product launch.