Process Engineer

Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom and stock plastic containers and we have an opportunity for a Process Engineer with overall responsibility for the manufacturing processes and their control as well as implementing cost savings.

• Participate in job safety training and follow all rules and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Enforce and comply with all safety and GMP practices.
• Coordinate activities concerned with scheduling and resolving process problems.
• Conduct advance troubleshooting of equipment and coordinate troubleshooting between Production, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering and outside vendors
• Develop & manage a process improvement plan for line speeds and bottle quality.
• Develop & implement process training for plant personnel responsible for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee new product start-ups.

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering or plastics degree preferred (will look at experience and an Associates degree)
• Minimum 5 years hands on experience in a Plastics Process Engineering role (preferably with plastic containers).
• Plastics industry knowledge, including PET and HDPE bottle requirements
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatically operated systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and MS Office.
• Two and Single-step PET process experience a plus.