Sr. Process Engineer

Aptar; Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Process Engineer, where you'll lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative injection molding techniques. This role is pivotal in supporting product launches and driving continuous improvement projects, ensuring plant efficiency and quality. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendors to implement solutions that make a real impact. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse, inclusive culture, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to meaningful advancements in packaging technology. If you're ready to take on challenges and make a difference, this is the place for you.

Benefits

401k & Retirement Savings plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Wellness plan

Generous paid maternity/paternity leave

Climate Controlled environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a manufacturing setting, preferably with injection molding experience.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant technical degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing support on plastic injection molding processes.
• Manage vendors and ensure proper installation of equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Technical mindset

Cost-benefit analysis

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Bachelor of Science

Technical Associate's Degree

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering, and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health, and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess, and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in 20 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional, and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Process Engineer will provide manufacturing support on our plastic injection molding process. The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for product launch support, continuous improvement projects, and large capital projects to improve plant efficiency.

JOB DUTIES

• Be a process matter expert in the injection molding process supporting and guiding the molding role process engineers.
• Work with the project launch team to support the launch of new product lines in the plant via design reviews and initial process setup.
• Support vendor build events and provide proper feedback to ensure a successful run at Job 1.
• Generate new CI project ideas and conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate project viability.
• Manage vendors to ensure proper installation of equipment. Validate this installation to comply with safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Perform root cause analysis on causes of quality defects and increased cycle time in the injection molding process.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions on processes as indicated by the root cause analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings to develop the best solutions to support all departments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor of Science or relevant technical Associate's Degree.

Experience

• 3-5 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Preferred to have experience in high-speed injection molding.
• Preferred to have a master molding certificate.

Necessary Skills

• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage projects and vendors.
• Technical mindset to find true root causes and corrective actions.
• Ability to run cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to develop injection molding processes for new molds.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage projects and vendors.
• Technical mindset to find true root causes and corrective actions.
• Ability to run cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to develop injection molding processes for new molds.

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse, and value-based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

Climate Controlled + Safety Shoe Subsidy

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee