Process Engineer - Plastics

American Plastics, LLC; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package including medical/dental

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Plastics, LLC in Jefferson City, MO is seeking an energetic Process Engineer to coordinate processing trials and lead product development. This role is crucial in ensuring operational efficiency and quality, spending 90% of time on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Plastic Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 2 years in processing engineering experience. A competitive salary and full benefits package including medical, 401k, and paid vacation are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in processing engineering experience – Degree may be waived based on relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & run processing trials for both materials and product development.
• Develop & run design of experiments.
• Program robots for optimum cycle time and training Production Staff.
• Lead troubleshooting and develop permanent corrective action.
• Lead continuous improvement teams for cycle time & scrap reduction.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastic Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for an energetic driven Process Engineer for our Jefferson City, MO location. This position will spend 90% of their time on the plant floor and will report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & run processing trials for both materials and product development
• Develop & run design of experiments
• Program robots for optimum cycle time and training Production Staff as needed
• Lead troubleshooting and develop permanent corrective action for various product defects
• Lead continuous improvement teams for cycle time & scrap reduction
• Assist with production for startup, shut down
• Lead corrective action teams for root cause analysis and permanent corrective action procedures
• Analyze, develop and implement workstation layouts for labor optimization
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Lead New Product Development APQP meetings
• Lead New Product/Customer Quote Inquires as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastic Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years in processing engineering experience – Degree may be waived based on relevant experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• May participate in housekeeping, 6S, and/or in Lean activities
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by Management
• Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Expectations

• Run a safe, clean operation which promotes zero accidents
• Follow all company procedures and policies
• Work well with all levels of employees and Management
• Work overtime as required to complete all required tasks

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.