Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 110k/year - L[...]

AllSearch Staffing Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance benefits

401(k) program

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

A plastics manufacturing organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production operations and lead process improvements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in plastics manufacturing, including expertise in polymer compounding and film extrusion. Responsibilities include conducting trials, optimizing efficiency, and supporting production teams. The position offers a competitive base salary in the range of $85k to $110k annually, along with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically polymer compounding or film extrusion.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing/production environment with direct floor involvement.
• Ability to create process procedures, reports, and validation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct processing trials including film extrusion and polymer compounding.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams for troubleshooting.

Skills

Plastics manufacturing

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 110k/year - Los Angeles, CA

Our client, a plastic film manufacturing organization, is seeking a Process Engineer to support production operations, process optimization, and new product development within a manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands‑on and requires direct involvement on the production floor to support process improvements and equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct processing trials including film extrusion, polymer compounding, and physical testing, followed by detailed technical reporting.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput during production and new product launches.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, minimize setup time, and lower production costs.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production teams for troubleshooting and process stability.
• Support equipment upgrades, process modifications, and new equipment installations.
• Participate in process validation and product qualification activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and trial protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically within one or more of the following:
  • Polymer compounding
  • Film extrusion
  • Plastics or polymer processing
• Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with direct floor involvement.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience performing process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to create technical documentation including process procedures, reports, and validation protocols.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Compensation

• Base salary in the 85k - 110k/year range.
• Health, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) program.
• Relocation assistance available.