Process Engineer – Plastics Manufacturing & CI

GROWSCAPE; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Growscape in Middlefield, OH seeks a Process Engineer to optimize extrusion, forming, and labeling processes and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor. This full-time role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a plastics manufacturing environment.

You will lead SOP development, data analysis, and cross-functional projects with technicians and engineers, while applying Lean/Six Sigma principles. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Lean and Six Sigma experience is required.
• Knowledge of SPC, 5S, 5 Why, FMEA, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Preferred: experience with plastic processes and equipment (injection molding, thermoforming).
• Knowledge of raw materials and their impact on plastic processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and continuously improve manufacturing processes; support and troubleshoot process equipment (extrusion, vacuum forming, injection molding, printing, labeling).
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes; create test parameters and lead testing and data analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve Yield Efficiency (OEE) in the department.
• Lead capital projects from planning to execution, including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Growscape in Middlefield, OH seeks a Process Engineer to optimize extrusion, forming, and labeling processes and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor. This full-time role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a plastics manufacturing environment.

You will lead SOP development, data analysis, and cross-functional projects with technicians and engineers, while applying Lean/Six Sigma principles. Some travel may be required.