Senior Plastic Process Engineer

Senior Plastics Process Engineer Location: Ingham County, MI (Hybrid) Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 base Work Environment: Hybrid | High Travel 60%+ Overview We are seeking a Senior Plastics Process Engineer with 6+ years supporting thermoforming to lead complex, high impact manufacturing initiatives from concept through full scale production. This role serves as the technical owner of process capability and equipment performance, with direct influence on how products are manufactured at scale. What You'll Own 6+ years leading thermoforming process development, optimization, and stabilization Own equipment performance, process capability, and full production launches Drive tooling development, material selection, prototyping, and validation Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues directly on the plant floor Lead continuous improvement initiatives using statistical and quality tools Partner cross-functionally with operations, tooling, quality, and suppliers Support CapEx investments, process upgrades, and large scale manufacturing projects Provide technical leadership during launches and plant expansions What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field 6+ years of process engineering experience (plastics required) Proof of ownership of thermoforming processes in production environments Advanced hands‑on experience with:

SPC, SQC, DOE

Gage R&R, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis Demonstrated leadership over equipment, launches, and cross‑functional teams Strong communication skills and plant‑floor presence Work Environment Onsite Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday & Friday 60-70% project‑based travel to manufacturing sites (EST) EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hairstyle), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certification requirements, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco