Sr. Process Engineer (Plastics experience preferred)

VPET USA, LLC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics industry seeks a Senior Process Engineer to oversee the blow molding department. This role involves optimizing production processes and managing a team of technicians across all shifts. Candidates should have experience with blow molding machinery, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to drive improvements in operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

Vacation and sick pay

Paid holidays: eight (8) per year

Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating blow molding machines.
• Experience with SIAPI, AOKI, and ECCO preferred.
• Technical training in blow molding processing required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise blow molding department and technicians.
• Develop and implement plans to improve blow molding processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Blow molding processing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cross-training

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Blow molding machines (SIAPI, AOKI, ECCO)

Job description

Position:Sr. Process Engineer (Plastics experience preferred)

Location: Greer, SC

Job Id:762

# of Openings:1

Job Title:Senior Process Engineer

Salary Range:DOE

Employment Type:Full-time

Reports to:Plant Manager

Job Overview:

The Senior Process Engineer, in addition to their capacity as a Senior process engineer, will also be fully responsible for managing the Blow Molding Technicians across all three shifts, and for the continuous operation, maintenance of all equipment, and machinery used within the department.

The Senior Process Engineer is expected to be the impetus behind the improvement of the Blow Molding Technical department. To design and work with the Blow Molding Technician team to implement a strategy to optimize and improve current production processes for current and new products. This role will also assist the Injection Molding Supervisor with assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of blow molding department/Technicians (3 shifts)
• Schedule work for all technicians within the blow mold department, including shift assignments, preventative maintenance, and training for technicians
• Develop and implement a plan to improve the blow mold department
• Ensure all forms and data records are completed by technicians within the blow mold department
• Assist with cross-training of injection mold Technicians on routine tasks:
• Mold changes and mold cleaning
• Starting and stopping the blow mold machines
• Starting and stopping the conveyors

Oversee maintenance of blow molding machines:

• Process products, troubleshoot, and repair all blow mold machines, and supporting equipment
• Reduce scrap and promote the operational efficiency of the blow molding machines
• Contact machine or equipment manufacturer to resolve technical problems
• Test new equipment and create new processes and documentation for operation

Regulate production processes:

• Implement new strategies to optimize and improve current production processes, for current and new products
• Design innovative solutions to production problems
• Create new processes and documentation for manufacturing new blow molding products
• Comply with all quality, safety, work rules, and regulations
• Adhere to given instructions, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, and housekeeping procedures
• Follow the complete start-up and shut-down procedure per the company’s and Machine's requirements
• Understand and comply with applicable OSHA safety rules/regulations and Lock-out/Tag-out requirements
• Technical training in blow molding processing
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating and processing products on blow molding machines
• Experience with SIAPI, AOKI, and ECCO machines is highly desired
• Machine installation experience, mechanical troubleshooting and repair, and machine shop skills
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment
• Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 5%
• The company offers vacation and sick pay
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy)

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics