Process Engineer

MJ Recruiters; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Healthcare

Job summary

MJ Recruiters, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer in Akron, Ohio to lead process improvements in rubber or plastics molding. This is a high-visibility on-site role with direct daily access to the site President and ownership of key manufacturing processes.

Expect a steady 45-hour week with minimal weekends, a strong focus on reducing scrap, optimizing lines, and driving capital projects from concept to completion while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling and basic engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and reducing scrap.
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and downtime reduction.
• Use 2D/3D modeling to improve layouts, fixtures and gauges.
• Assist with new product activities and project management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Communicate with operations to improve KPIs and manufacturing initiatives.
• Create work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee tooling troubleshooting and coordinate with external tool shops.
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment.

Skills

2D/3D modeling

Process engineering

Molding (rubber/plastics)

Project management

Troubleshooting

MS Office / Excel

Hands-on floor ownership

Education

Associate or Bachelor in a technical field (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

(Local candidates preferred; conservative relocation assistance available for qualified talent)

Compensation:

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential + Profit Sharing + 401(k) + Comprehensive Benefits

Schedule:

Steady ~45-hour workweek with minimal weekends and zero on-call burnout

Drive Innovation. Own the Floor. Accelerate Your Impact.

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives in an active manufacturing environment rather than sitting behind a desk all day? We are seeking a Process Engineer - Rubber or Plastics to serve as a key technical leader in our high-tech molding operations.

In this high-visibility role, you'll work in an environment boasting a recent $3.5M investment in state-of-the-art molding equipment and advanced automated systems. You'll enjoy direct daily access to our on-site President, a predictable non-automotive product line, and true ownership over process optimization - all backed by an exceptional work-life balance and zero corporate red tape.

Why Engineers Choose This Opportunity:

• Advanced Automation Environment: Drive hands-on technical innovation following a $3.5M capital upgrade in new molding machines and automation.
• 80% Hands-On Floor Time: Maximize your engineering impact where it matters most - troubleshooting, optimizing lines, and solving complex physical challenges on the shop floor.
• True Work-Life Balance: Protect your personal time with a predictable, average 45-hour workweek and virtually no weekend shifts or on-call demands.
• Non-Automotive Stability: Enjoy a stable, predictable product line and exceptional team tenure outside the volatile automotive sector.
• Direct Access & Fast Decisions: Collaborate daily with our on-site President to get capital projects and process ideas fast-tracked without waiting for corporate approvals.
• Comprehensive Rewards: Profit sharing, annual bonus potential, 401(k), full healthcare coverage, short/long-term disability, paid holidays/vacation, and life insurance.

The Role

Reporting directly to the President, you will oversee support production and execute diverse engineering initiatives in a fast-paced injection molding facility.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges
• Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives
• Work to improve current engineering designs
• Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
• Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment
• If not immediately, in the future overseeing capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets
• Other duties directed by engineering management

What We Are Looking For

This is a 100% hands-on technical position where you will spend up to 80% of your day on the manufacturing floor. We need a proactive, flexible problem-solver who can take complete ownership of projects, handle changing priorities, and maintain a positive, team-first attitude under pressure.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering, is highly preferred
• At least 2-5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience
• Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding
• Project management of timelines
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 2D/3D modeling experience
• Microsoft Office, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):