Production Engineer

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Reporting to the Plant Manager or Engineering Team Leader, this person is responsible for day-to-day application of production engineering concepts through continual interaction with a wide range of production staff. This includes working on process improvements such as tooling modifications, examining methods improvements, and analysis of optimum operating conditions. This position has a hands-on process improvement emphasis and will also involve opportunities for supervisory and leadership experiences.

Plastic Ingenuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

About Plastic Ingenuity Inc.

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

Role Summary

This person is responsible for day-to-day application of production engineering concepts through continual interaction with a wide range of team members. This includes process improvements such as method improvements, equipment modifications, and creating optimum operating conditions all with a focus on risk reduction to team members. This position has a hands-on, highly interactive process improvement emphasis involving opportunities for supervisory and leadership experiences.

Responsibilities

• Interact with production staff to apply production engineering concepts on a day-to-day basis.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including tooling modifications and methods improvements, to optimize operating conditions and reduce risk.
• Maintain a hands-on approach with opportunities for supervisory and leadership experiences.
• Support the site's 5S program and safety initiatives; analyze and recommend process improvements and manufacturing methods related to safety using structured methods such as job hazard analyses.
• Prepare and evaluate feasibility of machine design changes and coordinate implementation with production.
• Understand electrical and mechanical systems; troubleshoot these systems as needed and communicate needs to equipment vendors / suppliers.
• Propose new equipment and improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead or participate in interdepartmental teams to improve safe working practices; optimize operating conditions and resolve routine task issues.
• Deliver training and mentor interns; demonstrate and reinforce standard operating procedures.
• Performs other special projects as assigned and follow good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.

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