Process Engineer

Role details

Process Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This role will focus on developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting production processes to ensure high-quality output, maximum efficiency, and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and be flexible in working overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed to support production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and standardize machine processes to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve process and equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Conduct process capability studies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Implement and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and best practices.
• Assist in new product trials, tooling qualifications, and production launches.
• Support training for machine operators and technicians on proper setup, operation, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2\+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in extrusion blow molding or plastics processing.
• Strong knowledge of machine operation, process setup, and optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and move around manufacturing floor for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to \[25 lbs.] and pull \[50 lbs.] as needed.
• Work in a position that requires you to move in repetitive motions, such as bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, and standing on your feet for long periods of time.

Axium Packaging LLC Workplace:

Axium Packaging is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ontario, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person