Process Engineer - Plastics

Jobot; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a manufacturing/engineering professional in Vandalia, Illinois, to drive process improvements, design and implement control strategies, and support equipment and automation projects. The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, strong collaboration with production teams, and a focus on cost reduction and quality enhancement.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in high-output manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of engineering experience in a high-output manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline (Mechanical preferred).
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLC and CNC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve consistency, lower operating costs, and elevate product quality.
• Design, refine, and sustain process controls to meet safety, quality, and throughput goals.
• Act as the primary engineering resource to operations, providing rapid diagnosis and data-driven solutions.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate process performance and support launches.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, such as process maps and SOPs.
• Support introduction of new machinery and automation with integration plans and parameter settings.
• Review and execute engineering changes to ensure process integrity and proper validation.
• Implement mistake-proofing solutions at critical points and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Engineering experience

PLC knowledge

CNC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Midsize manufacturing company

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Albert Simons

A bit about us

A dynamic, growth-oriented manufacturer that converts advanced materials into highly engineered components supporting critical applications across healthcare, aerospace, transportation, defense, and consumer markets.

This organization brings together engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver complex molded and sealing solutions. With fully integrated operations from product design and tooling to precision molding and finishing, the team partners closely with customers to solve technical challenges and bring innovative products to life.

Why join us?

• Ownership of EHS
• Rapid growth will offer advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Full health benefits
• PTO

Job Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact initiatives aimed at improving consistency, lowering operating costs, and elevating product quality. Identify performance gaps and execute measurable improvements at scale.
• Design, refine, and sustain process controls that reliably achieve safety, quality, and throughput objectives. Validate new processes to ensure repeatable and predictable outcomes.
• Act as a primary engineering resource to operations, providing rapid diagnosis and resolution of complex manufacturing challenges. Support production teams with practical, data-driven solutions.
• Apply statistical methods and analytical tools to evaluate process performance, enhance process capability, and support equipment and product launches.
• Develop and maintain structured manufacturing documentation such as process maps, risk analyses, control strategies, standard operating procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Support the introduction of new machinery and automation by developing integration plans, establishing operational parameters, and optimizing system controls for long-term stability.
• Review and execute manufacturing-related engineering changes, ensuring process integrity, proper validation, and accurate record updates.
• Implement mistake-proofing solutions at critical points in the production process and maintain compliance with relevant continuous improvement and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of engineering experience within a high-output manufacturing environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline (Mechanical preferred).
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLC and CNC platforms

Preferred - Experience within rubber molding, material treatment/coating operations, or similar material transformation environments is strongly valued.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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