Plastic Process Engineer
Job in
Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, 48377, USA
Listed on 2026-05-01
Listing for:
Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Automation Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plastic Process Engineer
Location:
Ingham County, MI (Hybrid)
Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 base
Schedule:
Hybrid | High Travel
We are hiring a hands-on Process Engineer, with 3+ years supporting thermoforming manufacturing operations from process development through production. This role focuses on process optimization, equipment performance, and day-to-day technical problem solving within a high-visibility plastics manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to deepen ownership and grow within an operation making significant multi-year investments in equipment, people, and processes
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- 3+ years support and optimize thermoforming manufacturing processes
- Assist with process development, validation, and production ramp-ups
- Apply DFM / DFA principles in partnership with tooling, operations, and quality
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and equipment qualification
- Analyze process data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using Lean and quality tools
- Travel to manufacturing sites to support project execution
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience (plastics preferred)
- Exposure to thermoforming or similar plastics processes
- Hands-on familiarity with:
- SPC, SQC, 5S
- Root Cause Analysis, 8D, FMEA
- Strong problem-solving mindset and plant-floor presence
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Onsite Tuesday - Thursday
, remote Monday & Friday - 60–70% project-based travel to U.S. manufacturing sites (EST)
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