Senior Plastic Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago


Akron, Ohio, United States ESPO Full time

Senior Plastic Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Corsicana, Texas

Employment Type: Permanent/Direct Hire

Relocation assistance is available.

Must possess substantial experience in extrusion and thermoforming processes.

Our client, a leader in the plastic manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly skilled professional to manage significant projects. The organization is currently executing a major initiative involving the installation of multiple new thermoforming lines and printing equipment for an innovative product range.

The facility specializes in producing a variety of plastic items, including cups, plates, and lids, and is recognized for its quality in serving prominent clients.

A background in flexible packaging, particularly in plastics, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and related machinery is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering leadership for plant expansion, focusing on plastic extrusion and cup printing.
  • Establish and direct initiatives aimed at enhancing production processes, integrating new methodologies, equipment, and materials while defining specification standards.
  • Monitor equipment performance to ensure optimal operational levels, collaborating with plant teams for predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Offer technical support for manufacturing challenges related to extrusion and printing, spearheading process improvement initiatives as necessary.
  • Develop overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and quality enhancement strategies in conjunction with plant teams to achieve performance targets.
  • Act as the primary source of information to boost quality and productivity.
  • Facilitate material innovation and cost-saving measures through collaboration with internal and external resources.
  • Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for reducing scrap and enhancing productivity.
  • Coordinate and deliver training on machinery, processes, safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Provide on-the-job training for tools, techniques, and methods as required.
  • Research market trends for new and used equipment, maintaining connections with vendors and technical associations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred.
  • Extensive experience in extrusion and thermoforming processes.
  • Minimum of 5 years in technical and operations management roles within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on safety.
  • Required: Hands-on technical experience in large-scale plastic extrusion.
  • Desired: Proven experience in successful process support in extrusion, printing, and forming.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic organizational settings.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills, utilizing standard software tools to identify improvement opportunities and validate gains.


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