Plastic Process Engineer

Aegis Worldwide

Direct Hire

The Plastics Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining plastics manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products, efficient production, and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with production, quality, tooling, and product development teams to improve process performance and support new product launches.

• Develop, set up, and optimize plastics manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming)
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot process issues related to defects, cycle time, material flow, and equipment performance
• Support new product introductions, including mold trials, material selection, and process validation
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle‑time optimization
• Collaborate with tooling and maintenance teams on mold design, modifications, and preventive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Provide technical support and training to production and quality personnel
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Experience with plastics processing in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of polymer materials, rheology, and processing behavior
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Hands‑on experience with blow molding
• Familiarity with scientific molding principles and process validation
• Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical process control (SPC)
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industry: Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)