Plastics Process Engineer – 2nd shift

About the Role

Join our team as a Plastic Process Engineer and drive excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results. In this role, you'll serve as the go-to technical resource, tackling challenges and ensuring smooth operations in injection molding processes. You'll lead continuous improvement initiatives, foster collaboration, and mentor production teams—all while contributing to the development and launch of innovative new products.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain injection molding operations.
• Implement Lean practices, reduce waste, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Train and guide production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, and Quality teams to address challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and update process standards, control plans, and quality protocols.
• Contribute to new product launches, mold development, and advanced technology implementations, including RJG systems and robotics.
• Partner with equipment suppliers and OEMs to integrate best practices and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines.
• 5+ years in injection molding operations and RJG systems (Edart and Copilot).
• 5+ years in injection molding.
• 5+ years with experience in RJG (Edart and Copilot).
• 5+ years with experience in Robotics and EOAT’s.
• Extensive experience with mold sampling, mold flow functionality, and scientific molding practices.
• Proven ability to motivate others, develop creative/innovative techniques to effectively communicate training objectives, and enable successful transfer of skills.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative, capable of working independently and proactively communicate trends within the business.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in regard to injection molding.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• RJG certified and understanding in EDart and CoPilot.
• Experience in programming Robots, Automation, and design of EOAT’s.
• Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation.

About Us

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers, and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. Our philosophy, backed by three simple commitments, defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, offering flexibility to balance the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.