Quality Engineer

Plaskolite; Zanesville (OH); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) and Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Plaskolite is seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to join our Zanesville manufacturing team. You will work with production operators and maintenance to solve process problems, improve product quality, reduce waste, and drive performance on extrusion lines.

This is a second-shift role (Mon-Fri, 3 pm-11 pm) with direct impact from day one on our active lines. The role offers exposure to polymer processing, extrusion technology, quality systems, and lean manufacturing, plus opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; recent grads encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Desire to learn and grow into leadership roles.

Responsabilités

• Lead troubleshooting of quality and process issues on extrusion lines.
• Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate customer and internal quality concerns.
• Support process optimization projects focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and product consistency.
• Develop standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Work closely with operators to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support trials of new materials, products, and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Connaissances

Analytical and problem-solving

Manufacturing environment experience

Communication and teamwork

Leadership potential

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, Polymer Engineering or related

Description du poste

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 29, 2026

Locations

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• Zanesville, OH, USA
• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI001231

Description

Job Title: Quality & Process Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports To: Site Quality Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Zanesville, Ohio

Pay Range: $75K - $90K

Pay/Wage Type: Salary / Exempt

Work Hours: Mon - Fri 3 pm-11 pm

Launch Your Engineering Career Where Products Are Actually Made

Plaskolite is seeking an ambitious, hands-on engineering graduate to join our manufacturing team as anExtrusion Quality & Process Engineer.

This is not a desk job.

You will work directly with production operators, maintenance technicians, and manufacturing leaders to solve real process problems, improve product quality, reduce waste, and drive operational performance on our plastic sheet extrusion lines.

Because our manufacturing operations run around the clock, this position is intentionally aligned with second shift, providing exposure to active production challenges and opportunities to make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead troubleshooting of quality and process issues on extrusion lines
• Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Investigate customer and internal quality concerns
• Support process optimization projects focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and product consistency
• Develop standard operating procedures and process documentation
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods
• Work closely with operators to improve manufacturing performance
• Support trials of new materials, products, and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Why This Role Is Different

Unlike many entry-level engineering positions, you will have direct responsibility and visibility from day one.

You'll gain experience in:

• Polymer processing
• Extrusion technology
• Quality systems
• Process engineering
• Lean manufacturing
• Statistical analysis
• Continuous improvement
• Manufacturing leadership

Career Path

This position is designed as a12-24 month developmental assignment.

Successful candidates will be considered for advancement opportunities including:

• Process Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Production Leadership Roles
• Plant Engineering Assignments

Our goal is to develop future engineering and manufacturing leaders who understand our operations from the plant floor up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a R elated Engineering Discipline
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Desire to learn and grow into future leadership roles

What Makes You Successful

You enjoy solving problems, working with people, and seeing the immediate impact of your work. You're comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor, asking questions, analyzing data, and driving improvements.

Most importantly, you're looking for a career path that offers significant responsibility, accelerated learning, and opportunities for advancement.

Build your engineering career where innovation meets manufacturing excellence.

Available Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) and Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

ABOUT PLASKOLITE

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands‑on customer service.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.