Injection–Blow Molding Process Engineer

About the role

You walk the plant floor before most people have had their first coffee. A molding line is warming up; sensors blink to life. You run through start-up checks, verify calibrations, and fine-tune oven profiles so every preform hits the sweet spot. A labeler needs a timing tweak, an Aoki ISBM cell awaits a mold change, and production wants your go/no-go on a new run. This is where you thrive—hands-on, in the process, keeping quality and throughput in lockstep.

Responsibilities

• Start up new and existing equipment; perform loop checks; calibrate; troubleshoot; resolve system issues to verify proper operation.
• Respond to urgent work orders; analyze software/hardware problems; validate fixes and restore performance.
• Direct system installations to ensure specs and safety requirements are met for both personnel and vendors.
• Define internal quality control plans, including gauging methods and inspection frequency.
• Assist with new project setups, tool changes, and program adjustments for smooth launches.
• Troubleshoot production process issues; propose alternatives to protect schedules and maintain product quality.
• Modify existing systems—software and circuitry—to achieve project objectives.
• Recommend improvements that drive safe, reliable operation of newly installed equipment.
• Review daily check sheets for accuracy; identify anomalies and initiate corrective action.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues through root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns; replace or rebuild machine components as needed.
• Set up molding machines and trimmers; align/install molds; set cycles, air pressures, and water temps; position labelers; change over and adjust reamers, trim stations, and material inspection systems; dial in sequence timing.
• Cook up changeovers to ensure they’re on time and executed correctly.
• Verify preventive maintenance is performed per schedule and documented accurately.
• Implement line improvements that lift productivity and enhance product quality.
• Process new molds/tooling, establishing run parameters for best efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in mechanical/plastics engineering or related field.
• Reheat blow process and automation experience.
• Hands-on familiarity with Aoki (ISBM/IBM/IM), Uniloy (IBM), and Zhongya (IM) machinery.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience setting oven profiles.
• Infeed and outfeed conveyor experience.

Qualifications

• Effective leadership and decision-making; able to lead and drive project teams.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Training or experience in Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Ability to travel and train as needed throughout the region.

Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Plastics – PA6
• Plastics – PA66 Materials
• Plastic Extrusion

Benefits

Our plants emphasize safety, performance, and continuous improvement—giving you the platform to make a measurable impact while growing your career.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.