Sustaining Engineer

C & J Industries Inc; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Plan

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Paid Holidays

Training & advancement opportunities

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 are seeking a dedicated Sustaining Engineer to join our team in Meadville, PA, contributing to ongoing product and process improvements across design, tooling, manufacturing, and packaging.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sustaining engineering within plastics, solid knowledge of processing techniques, and a passion for quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven sustaining engineering experience in plastics industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma/Lean).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sustaining engineering

Plastics processing

Problem solving

Quality systems

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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.

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.