Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

MJ Recruiters, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Bonus potential

Profit sharing

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

MJ Recruiters, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer in Akron, OH to support production in a dynamic injection molding environment. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, design improvements, and close collaboration with the company President. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of process engineering experience and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. Benefits include a 401K plan, bonus potential, and a balanced work schedule averaging 45 hours per week with minimal weekend commitments. A relocation package is available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering.
• Experience in plastic or rubber injection molding.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines, increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap.
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis.
• Utilize modeling to improve line layouts and designs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Project management

2D/3D modeling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

2D/3D modeling software

Excel

Job description

401K, bonus potential and profit sharing!

Join a forward‑thinking, non‑automotive manufacturer where you can drive innovation through hands‑on automation projects, enjoy a rare 45‑hour work week, and collaborate directly with on‑site ownership to see your ideas come to life.

Modernized Manufacturing Environment: Participate in an exciting period of growth following a recent $3.5M investment in new molding machines and high‑tech automation projects.

Genuine Work‑Life Balance: Escape the typical manufacturing "on‑call" lifestyle with a schedule that averages 45 hours per week and very rare weekend work.

Hands‑On Engineering: Spend up to 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, engaging in diverse engineering tasks and technical problem‑solving.

Stability Outside of Automotive: Build a long‑term career in a stable, non‑automotive environment with a straightforward product line and excellent tenure among salaried staff.

Career Growth & Impact: Benefit from the stability of a privately held company that is actively investing in its future, providing a solid platform for professional development.

Direct Access to Leadership: Work side‑by‑side with the President, who is on‑site daily, giving you a real voice in the company and allowing you to get projects approved without corporate red tape.

Privately held organization is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast‑paced injection molding facility. Daily, you will report to the President and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges
• Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives
• Work to improve current engineering designs
• Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
• Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment
• If not immediately, in the future oversee capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets
• Other duties directed by engineering management

The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes.

Benefits: Bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.

Requirements for the Process Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering
• 2–5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience
• Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding
• Strong continuous improvement background
• Project management of timelines
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience improving part designs
• 2D/3D modeling experience
• Microsoft Office, including Excel

Preferred (but NOT required) Skills

• PLCs and automation
• Tooling design review
• Budget management

Location & Relocation

Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Akron, OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills.

Why Work for Us

• Privately held company with the President on site daily
• Non‑automotive company with a straightforward product line
• Recent $3.5M investment in new molding machines
• Excellent work/life balance averaging 45 hours per week with minimal weekends
• Opportunity for growth and long‑term tenure among salaried staff