Process Engineer

Job Requirements

Rehrig Pacific values its people and is dedicated to sustainable supply chain solutions while fostering a culture where employees are celebrated for doing their best work.

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing manufacturing methods and processes within the company’s injection molding department. This role will collaborate with shift supervisors, technicians, and engineers to analyze production steps and establish sequences of operations that enable the most efficient, effective methods of manufacture. The Process Engineer will also establish production standards, conduct cost‑control initiatives, and analyze and correct daily process‑related issues.

• Support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental and ergonomics efforts.
• Provide technical leadership with a hands‑on approach to manufacturing processes.
• Optimize machine processes to meet safety, productivity, and throughput goals.
• Troubleshoot and solve plastic process problems.
• Analyze process failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with engineering on new project start‑ups and transition into production.
• Create standard work instructions and maintain a documented standard process program using process studies and managing deviations.
• Collaborate directly with the Materials Manager to improve alternative materials usage on a daily basis.
• Assist in writing and modifying Sepro robot programs.
• Work closely with the plant tooling manager and maintenance manager on machine and mold repairs.
• Support the Quality Manager on internal and external quality issues derived from the processing team.

• B.S. in Plastics Engineering (or equivalent experience) and approximately five years of related experience; or an advanced degree in an appropriate technical discipline and approximately four years of related experience.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Background in implementing continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Formal process training, preferably RJG or comparable decoupled molding training.

Rehrig Pacific is an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.