Senior Staff Project Engineer

Work as a hands-on engineer to qualify new Extrusion tools/equipment and develop manufacturing standards for NPL. Continuously improve existing processes, products, and systems in a safe and efficient manner to meet and exceed goals for safety, quality, and productivity. This position will collaborate with the quality department in certifying new and existing processes, as well as assist with training and supporting the plant floor as needed. Exceptional communication skills and strong project organization will be key to success. What you’ll be doing: Work safely in a manufacturing environment following all plant safety procedures. Assist in part design reviews with an emphasis on DFMEA and good manufacturing processes. Inspect, sample, and modify new tooling to create a stable process ready for production. Assist the engineering team in transitioning new projects to manufacturing. Implement continuous improvement projects focused on process, part quality, and efficiency, ensuring a solid ROI. Provide hands-on support to the production floor, including troubleshooting molds, repairs, PM, and refurbishments. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Implement visual controls and standard work in the department. Work with plant leadership to improve safety initiatives. Be willing to work extended hours as needed, including domestic and international travel. This position is located out of our Forest City, North Carolina facility and 100% onsite. We’d love to hear from you if: Education: 4-year Engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered. 5+ years of demonstrable plastic process engineering experience (RJG training a plus). Experience with plastics manufacturing, pipe and profile extrusion, polypropylene, and polyethylene. Hands-on experience in plastic extrusion and injection molding processes. Mechanical knowledge of process set-up and molding equipment, including robotics, injection machines, molds, and heat control systems. Knowledge of analysis tools: Six Sigma, Control Charting, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, SPC. Ability to read and interpret technical 2D and 3D drawings. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot practical manufacturing process issues on the shop floor with both state-of-the-art and aged equipment. Strong written and verbal communication skills for interpreting technical procedures, business correspondence, and customer communications. Self-starter, motivated to implement change and improvements with minimal supervision. Ability and desire to work hands-on in a 24/5 plastics manufacturing plant.