Entry Level Plastics Process Engineer
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay).
Optimize TPE compounding processes, support production, and improve quality at a growing elastomer company.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on process engineering in a fast-growing TPE compounding facility with broad responsibilities.
Might not be for you. Heavy production floor work including operating lines, warehouse duties, and lifting 55-lb bags.
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Core polymer roleThermoplastic Elastomers resin compounding, Plastics Process Engineer, optimize production processes, reduce scrap
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 0+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Process Engineering
- Schedule
- Standard
Role details
Job description: We are a fast-growing family run business specializing in Thermoplastic Elastomers resin compounding looking for a Plastics Process Engineer to join our team. The prospective candidate will be expected to work in production environments wearing many hats throughout the day.
Key responsibilities
*Plastics Engineer*
- Work with suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes to increase productivity, reduce scrap and excess usage, improve quality, and enhance safety.
- Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures and equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, throughput and productivity.
- Optimize production processes to deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product introduction.
- Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing facility; focusing on increasing productivity, reduce scrap and excess usage, improve quality, and enhance safety.
- Provide technical product support to sales team for customer concerns.
- Work with Sales and Marketing team to develop and support new products and marketing.
*Production / Warehouse*
- Lead cleanout, startup, changeovers, and shutdowns on the production lines as required.
- Operate production lines where needed for production and sampling requests.
- Perform on-line product quality inspections, identify quality issues, and troubleshoot as necessary. Report non-conformances and assist management with technical issues.
- Perform maintenance activities on production lines and supporting equipment within facilities.
- Operate supporting equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts when needed.
- Receive and process warehouse stock products. Pick and wrap orders for shipment.
- Adhere to safety management standards and identify workplace safety hazards. Wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations. Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
- Perform inventory audits and maintenance checks regularly making management aware if items are needed.
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
- Ability to lift 55-pound bags.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office desired – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to work with the data to generate periodic reports as needed. Knowledge of general plastic processing required.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Polymer Science.
*CORE Elastomers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
*All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, military and/or veteran, status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.*
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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