Process Engineer - Plastics Blow Molding
Core
Process Engineer specializing in plastic blow molding, optimizing production parameters, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste and variability.
Role type
Senior Process Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing)
Builds
High-performance plastic packaging solutions for life's essentials
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Plastics processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plastic blow molding process optimization, PLC programming, mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, VSM), equipment specification, data analysis, safety protocol adherence, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with IBC plants, travel to multiple sites, replicating standard operating conditions across facilities
Technologies
PLCs, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Conduct process optimization trials and develop strategies to reduce product variability and operating costs; troubleshoot and analyze machine maintenance issues; lead training of plant operators on standard production execution; maintain accurate records and prepare monthly quality/production reports; collaborate with maintenance teams to establish Critical Process Equipment programs; work with reliability and quality teams to deploy validation protocols; drive A3 continuous improvement projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC