Process Engineer - Plastics Extrusion

RL Talent Partners; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the plastics sector is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality. This hands-on role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing practices and lead tooling design for extrusion processes. With a commitment to professional development and internal promotion, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a stable and innovative environment. If you have a passion for process improvement and a background in plastics, this role could be the perfect fit for your career advancement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401K with Company Match

PTO

Basic Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in plastic manufacturing process optimization.
• Hands-on experience in tooling development and prototype production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Lead tooling design and oversee prototype production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Lean manufacturing principles

Process improvement strategies

Education

Experience in plastics or plastics extrusion processes

CAD skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Our client, a North American leader in custom plastic extrusion and a processor of high-performance polymers, is seeking a Process Engineer – Plastics Extrusion to join their growing team in Morrisville, PA!

As the sole engineer at this location, you’ll collaborate with engineers across 14 other facilities while working closely with the on-site Morrisville team in Manufacturing, QC, Materials, and Sales to drive process improvements, implement lean manufacturing practices, reduce plastic waste, and develop new extrusion tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with plastics experience (through work or education), CAD skills, and a problem-solving mindset. You’ll lead tooling design and development, oversee first-article production, and refine manufacturing processes while applying lean principles to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

This position is open due to company growth and offers strong career development potential, a commitment to internal promotion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable, thriving, and forward-thinking organization in the plastics sector.

If you’re looking to advance your career with an industry leader that values innovation, lean manufacturing, and professional development, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and minimize plastic waste.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, applying problem-solving strategies to enhance productivity and quality.
• Lead tooling design and development for extrusion plastic profiles, tubes, and post-extrusion processing.
• Plan, develop and coordinate tool development trials.
• Oversee prototype production, working with cross-functional teams to refine processes and ensure product quality.
• Supervise tooling fabrication, ensuring designs meet company standards for performance and reliability.
• Work with in-house die development, technicians, and production teams to ensure successful tooling development and prototype production.
• Collaborate with on-site Manufacturing, QC, Materials, and Sales teams, as well as remote engineers across other facilities.
• Support other company sites with tooling solutions and process optimization initiatives.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with plastic manufacturing process optimization, tooling design, or related engineering applications.
• Must have some experience with plastics or plastics extrusion processes (either through work or education).
• Proficient in using CAD software.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement strategies.
• Hands-on experience in tooling development, fabrication, and prototype production (preferred).
• Ability to analyze manufacturing workflows and implement efficiency improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across teams and locations.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30pm

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, 401K with Company Match, PTO, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, Work-Life Balance

If this sounds like your profile, please apply and one of our recruiters will connect with you!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Plastics Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing, and Manufacturing