What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer - Plastics Extrusion position at Rl Talent Partners?
14th February, 2025
Our client, a North American leader in custom plastic extrusion and a processor of high-performance polymers, is seeking a Process Engineer - Plastics Extrusion to join their growing team in Morrisville, PA!
As the sole engineer at this location, you'll collaborate with engineers across 14 other facilities while working closely with the on-site Morrisville team in Manufacturing, QC, Materials, and Sales to drive process improvements, implement lean manufacturing practices, reduce plastic waste, and develop new extrusion tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone with plastics experience (through work or education), CAD skills, and a problem-solving mindset. You'll lead tooling design and development, oversee first-article production, and refine manufacturing processes while applying lean principles to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
This position is open due to company growth and offers strong career development potential, a commitment to internal promotion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable, thriving, and forward-thinking organization in the plastics sector.
If you're looking to advance your career with an industry leader that values innovation, lean manufacturing, and professional development, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities :
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and minimize plastic waste.
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, applying problem-solving strategies to enhance productivity and quality.
- Lead tooling design and development for extrusion plastic profiles, tubes, and post-extrusion processing.
- Plan, develop and coordinate tool development trials.
- Oversee prototype production, working with cross-functional teams to refine processes and ensure product quality.
- Supervise tooling fabrication, ensuring designs meet company standards for performance and reliability.
- Work with in-house die development, technicians, and production teams to ensure successful tooling development and prototype production.
- Collaborate with on-site Manufacturing, QC, Materials, and Sales teams, as well as remote engineers across other facilities.
- Support other company sites with tooling solutions and process optimization initiatives.
Requirements :
Hours : Monday - Friday, 8a-4 : 30pm
Location : Morrisville, PA (Onsite)
Benefits : Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, 401K with Company Match, PTO, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, Work-Life Balance
If this sounds like your profile, please apply and one of our recruiters will connect with you!
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