Process Engineer

Bemis-Manufacturing-Company; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemis Manufacturing Company is seeking an engineer to help optimize injection molding equipment and processes. You’ll collaborate with Engineering to ensure compatibility of molding equipment with processing systems and contribute to improvements across the line.

You will participate in developing maintenance programs, evaluating new technologies, and supporting cost reductions while mentoring technicians and supporting product development teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years' engineering or plastic processing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize resources to complete multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment, methods, practices and procedures.
• Solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and procedures to assure all injection molding equipment and related auxiliary equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist management with capital expenditures and advice for the division.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, especially in processing and equipment to reduce costs and improve quality and efficiencies.
• Assist Product Development and Tooling Engineers in developing new parts and molds to produce cost-effective products efficiently.
• Research, evaluate, specify and order equipment as directed by Management.
• Serve as equipment and process evaluator to assess potential subcontractors.
• Support Training Manager in developing training paths for Setup and Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Resource organization

Injection molding knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.

Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

Position Summary:

Under direction will assist in the evaluation and recommendation of improvements to the injection molding equipment and processes within to maximize our process offerings to our customers. Work closely with Engineering to ensure compatibility of molding equipment and parameters with all processing equipment. Scope of responsibility and difficulty of tasks is somewhat limited and appropriate to the experience level and expertise of the incumbent.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop systems and procedures to assure all injection molding equipment and related auxiliary equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist management team with capital expenditures and advice for the good of the division.
• Provide assistance to continuous improvement efforts, especially in the areas of processing and equipment. This includes research to advance and adapt new technologies, as well as the use of statistics to reduce costs, improve quality and efficiencies.
• Assist Product Development and Tooling Engineers in the development of new part and mold designs to produce the most cost effective product in the most efficient manner.
• Research, evaluate, specify and order equipment when directed by Management.
• Serve as equipment and process evaluator as needed to evaluate potential subcontractors.
• Support Production and Inventory Control, Technical Development Manager and Training Manager in developing training paths and programs for Setup Technicians and Maintenance Technicians.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years applicable engineering or plastic processing experience
• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively organize resources to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of commonly used injection molding equipment, methods, practices and procedures
• Solid computer skills

Position may be filled at another level in the job family dependent on candidate qualifications.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• 40+ hours per week.
• Indoor, office and plant manufacturing work environment.
• Plant manufacturing may experience warm temperatures.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Minimal lifting, up to 50 lbs. Bending, reaching, standing, walking.
• Plant manufacturing work environment requires PPE of safety toe shoes, protective eye wear, and hearing protection.
• Other plant manufacturing task may require additional PPE.

Travel Required

Yes . <10%

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