Sustaining Engineer

C&J Industries, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

401k Plan

ESOP

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Training & advancement

Weekly pay

Employee events

Job summary

C&J Industries, Inc. is a full-service plastic injection molding contract manufacturer and FDA-certified medical device producer. We design, develop, and manufacture plastic components, assemble, decorate, package, and distribute them as a one-stop source.

Join a team focused on quality, sustainability, and growth, with benefits and opportunities for advancement. The Sustaining Engineer will provide technical support, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustaining engineering within the plastics industry.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials, processing techniques, and manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively across departments.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for existing plastic products and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, including troubleshooting equipment, materials, and process deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process failures.
• Maintain detailed documentation of engineering changes, process modifications, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support new product launches and process validations to ensure seamless integration into manufacturing.
• Monitor process performance metrics and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Sustaining engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Quality systems

Materials & processing

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Plastics Eng

Job description

Description

C&J Industries is a full service plastic injection molding contract manufacturer and FDA certified medical device manufacturer. In other words, we do it all and with a high level of quality assurance. In case you’re unfamiliar with the process, it includes: product design and development, semi and full-automation, in-house tooling, manufacturing your plastic components, assembling, decorating, packaging and distributing them as well. C&J is a one-stop source for all your plastic contract manufacturing needs.

Description

C&J Industries is a full service plastic injection molding contract manufacturer and FDA certified medical device manufacturer. In other words, we do it all and with a high level of quality assurance. In case you’re unfamiliar with the process, it includes: product design and development, semi and full-automation, in-house tooling, manufacturing your plastic components, assembling, decorating, packaging and distributing them as well. C&J is a one-stop source for all your plastic contract manufacturing needs.

Why is C&J a Great Place to Work?

• Great benefits – low cost health, vision & dental insurance
• 401k Plan
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Training & advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Employee events & a friendly company culture!
  
  

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sustaining Engineer to join our dynamic team in the plastic manufacturing industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement and long-term success of our products and processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation in the plastics sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for existing plastic products and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal performance and quality.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, including troubleshooting equipment, materials, and process deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process failures.
• Maintain detailed documentation of engineering changes, process modifications, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support new product launches and process validations to ensure seamless integration into manufacturing.
• Monitor process performance metrics and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and product quality.
  
  

Join our innovative team and be part of a company committed to excellence, sustainability, and growth. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustaining engineering within the plastics industry.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials, processing techniques, and manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively across departments.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.