Process Engineer - Plastics

401K, bonus potential and profit sharing! Join a forward‑thinking, non‑automotive manufacturer where you can drive innovation through hands‑on automation projects, enjoy a rare 45‑hour work week, and collaborate directly with on‑site ownership to see your ideas come to life. Modernized Manufacturing Environment: Participate in an exciting period of growth following a recent $3.5M investment in new molding machines and high‑tech automation projects. Genuine Work‑Life Balance: Escape the typical manufacturing "on‑call" lifestyle with a schedule that averages 45 hours per week and very rare weekend work. Hands‑On Engineering: Spend up to 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, engaging in diverse engineering tasks and technical problem‑solving. Stability Outside of Automotive: Build a long‑term career in a stable, non‑automotive environment with a straightforward product line and excellent tenure among salaried staff. Career Growth & Impact: Benefit from the stability of a privately held company that is actively investing in its future, providing a solid platform for professional development. Direct Access to Leadership: Work side‑by‑side with the President, who is on‑site daily, giving you a real voice in the company and allowing you to get projects approved without corporate red tape. Privately held organization is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast‑paced injection molding facility. Daily, you will report to the President and will have the following responsibilities: Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives Work to improve current engineering designs Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment If not immediately, in the future oversee capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets Other duties directed by engineering management The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes. Benefits: Bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance. Requirements for the Process Engineer Bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering 2–5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding Strong continuous improvement background Project management of timelines Strong mechanical aptitude Experience improving part designs 2D/3D modeling experience Microsoft Office, including Excel Preferred (but NOT required) Skills PLCs and automation Tooling design review Budget management Location & Relocation Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Akron, OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills. Why Work for Us Privately held company with the President on site daily Non‑automotive company with a straightforward product line Recent $3.5M investment in new molding machines Excellent work/life balance averaging 45 hours per week with minimal weekends Opportunity for growth and long‑term tenure among salaried staff #J-18808-Ljbffr