Plastics Process Engineering Leader — Build Scalable Systems

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Michigan; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks a Process Engineering Manager for a growing plastics manufacturing operation in Michigan. This role builds the framework, standards, and accountability across multiple facilities, driving process discipline and transformational change.

You will lead a multi-site engineering organization, develop documentation and KPIs, commercialize new equipment, and coach a growing team of engineers to improve quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing-floor engineering leadership experience.
• Leadership experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of polymers and process control.
• Experience implementing systems, standards, and organizational change.
• Proven success developing engineering teams.
• Commercialization and process-validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multi-site process engineering organization
• Develop company-wide process documentation and validation systems
• Establish engineering KPIs and accountability structures
• Drive commercialization of new equipment, tooling, and products
• Lead process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives
• Improve process monitoring and manufacturing consistency
• Coach and develop a growing team of process engineers
• Partner with operations to improve quality, productivity, and reliability

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Plastics manufacturing

Polymers & process control

Systems & standards

Engineering team development

Commercialization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks a Process Engineering Manager for a growing plastics manufacturing operation in Michigan. This role builds the framework, standards, and accountability across multiple facilities, driving process discipline and transformational change.

You will lead a multi-site engineering organization, develop documentation and KPIs, commercialize new equipment, and coach a growing team of engineers to improve quality and reliability.