Senior Plastic Process Engineer

Senior Plastics Process Engineer

Location: Ingham County, MI (Hybrid)

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 base

Work Environment: Hybrid | High Travel 60%+

We are seeking a Senior Plastics Process Engineer with 6+ years supporting thermoforming to lead complex, high?impact manufacturing initiatives from concept through full?scale production
. This role serves as the technical owner of process capability and equipment performance
, with direct influence on how products are manufactured at scale.

• 6+ years leading thermoforming process development, optimization, and stabilization
• Own equipment performance, process capability, and full production launches
• Drive tooling development, material selection, prototyping, and validation
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues directly on the plant floor
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using statistical and quality tools
• Partner cross?functionally with operations, tooling, quality, and suppliers
• Support Cap Ex investments
  , process upgrades, and large?scale manufacturing projects
• Provide technical leadership during launches and plant expansions

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of process engineering experience (plastics required)
• Proven ownership of thermoforming processes in production environments
• Advanced hands?on experience with:
  • SPC, SQC, DOE
  • Gage R&R, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis
• Demonstrated leadership over equipment, launches, and cross?functional teams
• Strong communication skills and plant?floor presence

• Onsite Tuesday–Thursday
  , remote Monday & Friday
• 60–70% project?based travel to manufacturing sites (EST)

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.