Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company (NYSE: MYE), is one of the largest custom rotational molding companies in the United States. With more than 500 employees and 33 years in business, we have the experience and knowledge to make any unique part using the rotomolding process. Elkhart Plastics headquarters are in South Bend, IN, and we have additional facilities in Middlebury, IN;
Littleton, CO;
Ridgefield, WA; and Atlantic, IA. We create custom plastics in virtually every application imaginable and an almost endless variety of shapes and thicknesses. From storage tanks to boat seating and agricultural applications to intermediate bulk containers and plastic pallets, Elkhart Plastics is trusted by companies throughout the country to provide a rotationally molded solution, custom designed to meet their needs.

This role is responsible for applying knowledge of manufacturing methods, engineering theory, and problem‑solving techniques to improve production efficiencies, material flow, equipment performance, and related processes. The successful candidate will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity and reduce costs using Lean tools and methodology.

Salary Range - $84,000 - $102,000

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, State Paid Medical Leave

• Work in conjunction with other departments to improve safety, quality, and production processes, reduce delays, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Apply continuous improvement/Lean tools and methods to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Identify, plan, and lead cross‑functional capital and operations improvement projects.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods to avoid re‑occurrences.
• Promote decision driven by data instead of opinions, focusing on root cause analysis.
• Introduce new equipment, methods, and processes to improve existing operations.
• Design testing methods and calculate process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.
• Lead customers through NPI projects with interactive mold trials, resin formulations adjustments, and part testing.
• Design, develop, and implements control systems to improve production cycle times, product quality, equipment performance, down‑time reductions, and process automation.
• Utilize statistical data to optimize and improve performance.
• Analyze process performance data and identify trends, runs to reduces process variation.
• Participate and contribute to the achievement of department goals including goals setting.
• Assist plant with IT troubleshooting and processes. Prior experience and understanding of basic IT knowledge would be helpful.
• Identify and solve chronic/repetitive problems and failures.

• Demonstrated success working in and/or leading cross functional teams including project management.
• Proven track record of driving significant efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with opposing opinions and capable of leading team towards best outcome.
• Demonstrated problem solver with high degree of analytical skills.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Well organized self‑starter skills in time management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related field such as Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Automated Manufacturing. Coursework and experience in Lean Manufacturing tools beneficial.
• Engineering or equivalent technical education.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment – plastics (Rotomolding) preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience working with programmable logic controller (PLC), control logic and human machine interface (HMI) is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Solidworks (CAD).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

This position will be required to work in an…