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Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing
Process Engineer - Plastics ManufacturingSatori Digital • Winchester, KY, United States
Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing

Satori Digital • Winchester, KY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location : Multiple Plant Sites | Travel up to 60%

Summary

This is a high-impact opportunity for a skilled Process Engineer with a background in plastics and injection molding. In this role, you'll lead efficiency initiatives, manage capital projects, and support continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities. Ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, this position offers both technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput in manufacturing operations
  • Lead capital projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies to solve operational challenges
  • Conduct root cause analyses and lead corrective action implementation
  • Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality departments
  • Develop and maintain process documentation and conduct training sessions for plant teams
  • Provide technical support and leadership for plastics and injection molding operations across multiple sites
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • 4-7 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering roles
  • Required : Plastics industry background and hands-on injection molding experience
  • Required : Experience managing capital projects within a plant setting
  • Preferred : Familiarity with extrusion systems, plastic processing equipment, and mechanical systems
  • Experience training operators or technicians is a plus
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Willing and able to travel up to 60%
  • Please Do Not Apply If You :

  • Have frequent job changes without demonstrated career progression
  • Lack hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding
  • Have not supported or managed capital projects in an industrial setting
  • Do not have experience in manufacturing environments
  • Have misrepresented or unverifiable credentials
  • Interview Process

  • Recruiter Interview
  • Hiring Manager Interview
  • Final Panel Interview (Onsite)
  • Offer
  • Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Signing Bonus (negotiable)
  • Full Relocation Package (if applicable)
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