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Title
Process Engineer – Plastics Manufacturing
Location
Austin, TX
Compensation
$75,000 – $90,000
Schedule
Onsite | No Travel
A leading plastics manufacturer in Austin is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize current manufacturing operations. This role will focus on automation, troubleshooting process inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and throughput. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in engineering principles and thrives in a hands-on, cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes for inefficiencies, low yields, and quality issues; recommend and implement process improvements
- Monitor and troubleshoot non-conforming product issues and recurring process deviations
- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to integrate new products or process changes into current lines
- Support automation initiatives to streamline production, reduce manual labor, and improve consistency
- Collect, organize, and analyze process data to identify trends and root causes of failures
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for engineering and plant leadership
- Support operator training and documentation related to new or updated processes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering2+ years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role (plastics or injection molding preferred)Strong understanding of process optimization and quality assurance methodologiesExperience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, Lean Six Sigma, KaizenWorking knowledge of automation systems or exposure to PLC-driven equipment is a plusStrong analytical and communication skillsSeniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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