Plastics Engineer

Overview Our client is one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing privately owned contract manufacturers, producing household cleaning and personal care products for many of the biggest names in retail. The company has a strong presence across multiple facilities, including FDA-regulated operations in Chicago, a high-output plant in Wixom, and their flagship detergent site in Toronto. Now poised to double in size, the company is experiencing rapid expansion and partners with some of the largest retailers, offering team members the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth environment. If you’re strategic, results-driven, and excited by innovation, this is your chance to grow with a leader in the consumer goods manufacturing space. Key Responsibilities Process Development & Optimization Manage new EBM facility project Set up and fine-tune EBM machines for HDPE bottle production (e.g., Bekum, Kautex, Jomar, Uniloy, or equivalent) Optimize parameters for parison programming, cooling cycles, trimming, and deflashing Implement process improvements to enhance bottle consistency, reduce cycle time, and increase throughput Mold & Tooling Management Provide technical input on blow mold design and venting, especially for complex bottle geometries Lead mold changeovers and assist with first article inspections and mold trials Collaborate with tooling suppliers to resolve mold wear, hot spots, and parting line flash issues Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support Diagnose and resolve production issues such as uneven wall thickness, short shots, flash, leaks, or poor dimensional control Partner with maintenance to ensure uptime of extrusion heads, die lips, and clamping systems Quality & Compliance Monitor wall thickness profiles, bottle weights, and dimensional tolerances Support quality assurance by ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and customer specifications Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process control documentation Sustainability & Cost Efficiency Drive material efficiency through light weighting, resin optimization, and cycle time reduction Support integration of post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE without compromising bottle integrity Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field preferred 10+ years experience specifically with extrusion blow molding of HDPE bottles Strong hands-on experience with parison control, trimming systems, and deflash Familiarity with machine platforms such as Bekum, Kautex, or Uniloy Proficiency in troubleshooting molding defects and process deviations Solid understanding of polymer behavior, especially HDPE and blends Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), lean manufacturing, and root cause analysis Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Red Rover Recruitment by 2x Inferred from the description for this job 401(k) Medical insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Plastics Engineer” roles. Wixom, MI $80,000.00-$90,000.00 4 weeks ago Paint Application Engineer - Vehicle Process Engineering Auburn Hills, MI $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 day ago VIS Tooling Engineer (Assembly & Automation) Industrial Wastewater Process Mechanical Engineer Industrial Water Project Process Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager Novi, MI $80,461.00-$142,718.00 1 week ago Southfield, MI $137,000.00-$171,000.00 1 month ago HV Battery Material Compliance Tool/Process Owner Engineer We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr