Plastics Processing Engineer

Aluma-Form; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluma-Form in Mocksville, NC is seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead plastics processing parameter optimization and technology introduction. The role focuses on improving product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and tool-life through data-driven methods and collaboration with design and maintenance teams.

The candidate will support production during setup, perform root cause analysis for issues, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of plastics processing/manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of plastics processing techniques.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and analytical tools.
• Familiarity with industry quality standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize plastics processing parameters.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to improve production capabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve processing issues using root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to production during setup and runs.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish product quality standards and participate in FMEA.
• Engage with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Work with suppliers to optimize tooling and equipment specifications.
• Train operators and technicians on new equipment and processes.
• Maintain documentation of processing parameters, machine settings, and best practices.
• Generate process performance metrics and provide status updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

2+ years of plastics processing/manufacturing experience

Process simulation software

Analytical tools

Knowledge of quality standards/regulations

Strong problem-solving and communication

Job description

Job Location: Mocksville, NC 27028

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Process Development and Optimization

• Develop, validate, and optimize plastics processing parameters.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to enhance production capabilities.

Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve processing issues, utilizing root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to the production team during setup and production runs.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure equipment functionality and minimize downtime.

Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with the Quality team to establish standards for product quality.
• Participate in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) processes to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that products comply with all relevant regulations and standards.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Engage with suppliers and equipment vendors to optimize tooling and equipment specifications.
• Facilitate training for operators and technicians on new equipment and processes.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain thorough documentation of processing parameters, machine settings, and best practices.
• Generate and analyze process performance metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular updates on project status, challenges, and solutions to management.

Safety and Compliance

• Uphold safety protocols and standards within the plastics processing area.
• Ensure that all processes and equipment are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a plastics processing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of various plastics processing techniques.
• Proficient in using process simulation software and analytical tools.
• Familiarity with industry-specific quality standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Certification from relevant industry associations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.