Process Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams to troubleshoot issues, standardize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize standard operating conditions to ensure product quality and maximize production rates.
• Lead process improvement projects focused on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, increasing capacity, reducing scrap, and lowering operating costs.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for quality, production, and equipment-related issues.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate production equipment capabilities and recommend equipment, tooling, and process improvements.
• Train and support operating personnel on process standards, operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Audit manufacturing operations and provide recommendations to leadership regarding process performance, operating effectiveness, and safety practices.
• Support and lead efforts related to customer certifications, quality standards, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and cost reduction projects.

Skills

• Ability to draw in Solid Works.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to design and execute process trials and experiments with supporting business justifications.
• Knowledge of plastics materials and processes, including APET, CPET, and PP.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional generous benefits

Pay

• Competitive compensation

Schedule

• Full‑time position, 40+ hours per week.
• Additional hours may be required to support production, process improvement projects, equipment trials, and operational needs.
• Core work hours are generally Monday through Friday.
• Preference for off‑shift (2nd/3rd shift) with flexibility to support manufacturing operations as needed.