Plastics Project Engineer: Film & Compounding

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for a plastics manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, focused on film and compounding processes.

The role covers capital projects, process improvements, and facility upgrades within a production environment. You will manage projects from concept through implementation, work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and vendors to ensure successful execution, and develop scopes, timelines, and budgets to meet

Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience (plastics, film, compounding or similar).
• Experience managing engineering or capital projects within a production facility.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, modifications, or system integration.
• Ability to read/modify technical drawings and layouts.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of engineering projects from scope to implementation.
• Develop project scope, timelines, budgets, and technical specs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for capital and process improvements.
• Support installation, modification, and startup of equipment and systems.
• Review drawings/layouts and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Track budgets, schedules, and deliverables to align with business goals.
• Support procurement activities including vendor selection and quoting.
• Develop SOPs and training docs for new processes or equipment.
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

CAD (2D/3D)

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

MS Office / PM tools

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Project Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 100k/year - Los Angeles, CA

• Our client, a plastics manufacturer specializing in film and compounding processes, is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects, process improvements, and facility upgrades within a production environment.
• This role is responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through implementation, working cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and external vendors to ensure successful execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle of engineering projects from scope definition through implementation and handoff to operations
• Develop project scope, timelines, budgets, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to execute capital and process improvement projects
• Support installation, modification, and startup of manufacturing equipment and systems
• Review and develop technical drawings, layouts, and documentation using 2D and 3D CAD tools
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Track project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Support procurement activities including vendor selection, quoting, and contractor coordination
• Develop standard operating procedures and training documentation for new processes or equipment
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturing processes

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (plastics, film, compounding, or similar industrial production)
• Experience managing engineering or capital projects within a production facility
• Experience working with electro-mechanical systems, equipment modifications, or system integration
• Experience reading and modifying technical drawings and layouts
• Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D CAD software
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Experience tracking project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 85k – 100k/year range
• Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
• 401k program
• Relocation assistance available

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Compensation:
$100,000 per year