Process Engineer

Harba Solutions Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harba Solutions Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer to improve manufacturing processes in a plastics environment.

The role focuses on process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across molding, automation, and secondary operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with injection and blow molding, strong root-cause analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to boost yield,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in plastics processing or molding operations.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding, blow molding, or related processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement targeting scrap reduction and yield.
• Capability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize injection molding, blow molding, and secondary processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve yield, and reduce cycle times.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Support automation initiatives and process development in manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Injection molding

Process validation

Equipment qualification

Startup activities

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within a plastics production environment. This role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across molding, automation, and secondary manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of process development, equipment performance, and root cause analysis.

Job Requirements

• Support and optimize injection molding, blow molding, and secondary manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues to improve production reliability and process performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address process deviations and recurring production issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve yield, optimize cycle times, and increase overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Support automation initiatives and process development activities within the manufacturing environment.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within plastics processing or molding operations.
• Hands‑on experience with injection molding, blow molding, or related manufacturing processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, yield, cycle time, and process efficiency.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.