Senior Process Engineer - Injection & Blow Molding

RXinsider LTD.; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contributions

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Altium Packaging seeks a Sr. Processing Engineer to optimize injection, blow molding and reheat stretch operations, focusing on PET, PP and HDPE processing.

You will lead process development, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume plastics facility. You will collaborate with R&D, maintenance and production teams, develop robust process controls, validate new methods, and support new product introductions while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in processing within the plastics industry, specifically injection and blow molding.
• Proficiency in PET, PP, HDPE processing techniques and equipment operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies desirable.
• Master Mold Certification or ability to obtain within 18–24 months after starting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and implement manufacturing processes for injection, blow molding and reheat stretch machines.
• Focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing cycle times, and minimizing waste while ensuring product quality.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support introduction of new products by developing and validating processes that meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure molding equipment operates optimally.
• Partner with quality teams to ensure products meet customer and industry standards and implement process controls.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and prepare reports for management review.
• Provide technical training to production staff and junior engineers; overtime may be required.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PET processing

HDPE/PP processing

Mold equipment operation

Job description

Altium Packaging seeks a Sr. Processing Engineer to optimize injection, blow molding and reheat stretch operations, focusing on PET, PP and HDPE processing.

You will lead process development, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume plastics facility. You will collaborate with R&D, maintenance and production teams, develop robust process controls, validate new methods, and support new product introductions while mentoring junior engineers.