Process Engineer

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC in Indiana seeks a Process Engineer to support day-to-day production operations in a plastics manufacturing environment. This role requires strong knowledge of polymer science and process engineering and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe operation, training staff, validating formulas and SOPs, troubleshooting production lines, and driving continuous improvement from design to product launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Plastics Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within plastics or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies related to plastics.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of managing stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Experience with plant operation, automation and robotics is a plus.
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production operations of plastics plant.
• Ensure safe operation of all production equipment in the assigned lines.
• Enforce Plant and Section Safety Plans and rules.
• Train all employees in safe and proper work procedures.
• Verify correct formula, SOP, and packing materials for each order.
• Perform quality checks and ensure SOC is used correctly.
• Monitor all process phases closely for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot lines to minimize downtime and quality issues.
• Document process requirements and parameters for production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product specs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and production trials for new products.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• On-call availability for issues after hours.
• Maintain technical documentation and performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with contractors on work bids.
• Other duties as assigned by Production/Plant Manager.

Skills

Process engineering

Polymer science

Regulatory compliance

Plastics manufacturing

Automation

Robotics

Injection molding

Extrusion

Blow molding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Plastics Engineering or related field

Job description

Multi-billion dollar company has an exciting opportunity available in Indiana for a Process Engineer.

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Process Engineer will play a key role in the day-day production operations & support for the manufacturing of plastic products. This position requires a deep understanding of polymer science & process engineering principles, a strong background in plastic manufacturing, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Plastics Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the plastics or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies related to plastics.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with plant operation, automation and robotics.
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
• Project management experience is a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support day-day production operations of plastics plant.
• Responsible for the assigned lines’ safe operation of all production equipment.
• Support and enforce all Plant and Section Safety Plans and rules.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained in the safe and proper way to perform their assigned jobs.
• Ensure the correct formula, SOP, and packing materials been use for each production order.
• Perform quality checks of the production line and ensure correct SOC is used.
• Ensure that all phases of the process are closely monitored accordingly.
• Resolve process abnormal quickly and effectively to minimize negative impact on product quality.
• Test customer return samples & perform plant investigation and implement corrective actions to avoid future occurrences.
• Thoroughly document process requirements and parameters to assure equipment is capable of commercial production.
• Troubleshoot production lines as issue arise to minimize machine downtime.
• Optimize process to from design to product launch and continual improvement and achieve production output and yield target
• Support the trial runs to for new product development , raw material evaluation, and current product modification etc. as needed
• Maintain records and data for analysis of cost, productivity, yield and scrap usage and report to upper management daily.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Complete time studies to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and coordinate continuous improvement and production process refinement efforts.
• Training operator to follow quality guideline in the operation, testing and recording the production quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications are met.
• Conduct feasibility studies and perform production trial runs and generate report of the outcome to support new product development or raw material evaluations.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Should be available for” On-call” as issues arise after work hours.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, SOCs, daily/monthly production performance reports, and process manuals.
• Analyze product failure data in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Conduct engineering evaluation on performance of machinery used on manufacturing process.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Assist to review, evaluate, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by Production/Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and repetitive action of lifting and bending
• Able to stand for up to 12hrs
• Must wear steel toe shoes and appropriate PPE on production floor all times
• No shorts, jewelry and loose hanging clothes allowed