Process Engineer - Plastics

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance custom profile extrusion operations. The role involves troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and driving improvements to ensure quality and efficiency. This position offers a clear path to future leadership roles within the organization, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of processing experience in plastics manufacturing, with extrusion preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling, thermoplastics, and process controls.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Optimize extrusion processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate to enhance machine performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering

Tools

Plastics Equipment

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters provided pay range

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Plastic Executive Recruiters

Recruiter Focused in Plastics Injection Molding and Extrusion | Leveraging a Bachelors in Plastics Engineering and Hands-On Industry Experience

PROCESS ENGINEER – PLASTICS

Seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with experience in plastics manufacturing to support and improve custom profile extrusion operations. This role is responsible for troubleshooting production issues, optimizing machine performance, and driving process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

This role offers a direct path to plant leadership. The current Manufacturing/Engineering Manager would like to retire in a few years, and we're searching for a talented Engineer to develop and lead into that role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize extrusion processes to reduce scrap, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with tooling and maintenance teams to improve screw, die, and machine performance.
• Support quality efforts by ensuring consistent process parameters and product specs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related tools.
• Assist with material evaluation and compatibility testing.
• Provide training and technical support to operators and shift personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering.
• 3+ years of processing experience for plastics manufacturing, with extrusion preferred.
• Knowledge of plastics equipment, tooling, thermoplastics, and process controls.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes, however, it may not be the exact location of the actual facility. We'd like to hear from you either way if you're in Plastics Manufacturing.

Explore more opportunities at www.plasticexecutives.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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