Process Engineer

M & M Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company based in Phoenix is seeking a Process Engineer to ensure quality output and optimize manufacturing processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, and 5+ years in injection molding. Responsibilities include enforcing safety, supporting design, and leading teams. This full-time position offers a chance to impact quality and efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• Application of Lean tools like Value Stream Mapping and Kanban.
• Minimum 5 years of injection molding experience.
• Leadership experience with Process Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and promote a safety-first culture.
• Support Engineering with part design and tool design.
• Develop process specifications for quality output.

Skills

Analytical ability to interpret data and trends

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire and develop a team

Understanding of scientific molding concepts

Ability to program robots

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plastic Processing

Tools

Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kanban)

Job description

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At M&M Industries, we take pride in producing high-quality plastic packaging solutions that make a difference in everyday life. Our success starts with the people who make it all happen — from the production floor to the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforces all company policies and procedures while promoting a safety‑first culture.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Creates and drives training and development opportunities for Process Technicians.
• Supports Engineering with part design, tool design, prototyping, mold sampling, and approval.
• Leads the dimensional reconciliation process through Master Mold setup, DOE’s, and confirmation runs.
• Develops process specifications to ensure quality output of molded products.
• Optimizes processes using data acquisition software and end‑product performance testing.
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, and internal resources to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Implements process and quality improvements using Lean and Continuous Improvement methods focused on reducing cycle time, scrap, and downtime while improving OEE.
• Troubleshoots material and processing issues to maintain consistent quality and efficiency.
• Collaborates with Production and Maintenance to analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout for maximum efficiency.
• Partners with the Tooling Manager to ensure optimized processing and care of tools.
• Works with mold vendors to streamline onboarding of new tools and ensure ease of use in production.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate manufacturing capabilities, improve current processes, and develop tools and standards that promote shop floor autonomy.
• Leads cross‑functional teams to identify key issues, plan and implement corrective actions, and validate effectiveness.
• Creates Work Instructions and documentation for Molding best practices.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Ability to inspire and develop a team through trust, engagement, follow‑up, and collaboration with vendors, teammates, and customers.
• Proven analytical ability to interpret data and trends and prepare written correspondence and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific molding concepts.
• Ability to program robots and assist with the development of end‑of‑arm tooling.

Education

• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plastic Processing (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• RJG Master Molder or equivalent (required)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred)

Experience

• Application experience with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system design and implementation, and Total Predictive Maintenance (required).
• Minimum 5 years of structured problem‑solving experience using recognized tools and techniques (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an injection molding engineering or processing role with direct responsibility for the molding process (required).
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience (direct or indirect) with Process Technicians (required).

Other

• Manage People: Yes — Directly or Indirectly (Process Technicians and Material Handlers)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging & Containers