Process Engineer

Plasticade; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasticade is seeking an experienced production supervisor to lead daily extrusion blow molding operations. You will mentor process technicians, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime and defects.

The role requires 3–5+ years in extrusion blow molding, strong leadership, and bilingual Spanish/English plus ERP and MS Office experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5+ years of extrusion blow molding experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership ability supervising or mentoring employees.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently in fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, & quality-focused production performance.
• Supervise, train, & mentor process technicians to build team capability & accountability.
• Troubleshoot & resolve machine, process, & product issues to minimize downtime & defects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time, scrap, & material usage reduction.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, & quality teams to resolve issues & improve processes.
• Perform & support startups, shutdowns, changeovers, & process validations.
• Monitor production metrics (weight, flash, thickness, scrap) & implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, & proper use of PPE.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead daily molding operations, ensuring safe, efficient, & quality-focused production performance
• Supervise, train, & mentor process technicians to build team capability & accountability
• Troubleshoot & resolve machine, process, & product issues to minimize downtime & defects
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time, scrap, & material usage reduction
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, & quality teams to resolve issues & improve processes
• Perform & support startups, shutdowns, changeovers, & process validations
• Monitor production metrics (weight, flash, thickness, scrap) & implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, & proper use of PPE

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5+ years of extrusion blow molding experience required (injection or profile extrusion a plus)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Proven leadership ability with experience supervising or mentoring employees
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office); ERP experience preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Experience with process optimization and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with mold maintenance, design considerations, and process validation
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to spend 90% of the day working or standing
• Ability to lift 50lbs. and move heavy items with the use of a crane or forklift and able to safely climb and move around machinery
• Frequent presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
• Pay: $110,000 - $140,000

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.