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Process Engineer

HotRun

Des Plains, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Documentation, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Extrusion, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Molding Processes, Performance Management, Plastics Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Production Control, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Des Plains, IL
POSTED
22 days ago

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 + Bonus

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with strong extrusion blow molding experience to lead processing improvements and provide technical leadership within a growing plastics manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, process optimization, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize daily extrusion blow molding operations.
  • Troubleshoot molding, machine, and quality issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
  • Develop, document, and maintain standardized molding processes and machine parameters.
  • Support machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and process validations.
  • Improve cycle times, material utilization, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
  • Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Mentor and develop Process Technicians while helping build a strong technical culture.
  • Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve production issues.
  • Promote a safe manufacturing environment and ensure compliance with company safety standards.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of extrusion blow molding processing experience required.
  • Strong troubleshooting ability in molding processes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
  • Leadership experience supervising or mentoring technical personnel is preferred.
  • Experience developing and documenting molding processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; ERP systems are a plus.
  • Injection molding or profile extrusion experience is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
  • Process optimization and validation.
  • Mold maintenance and process documentation.
  • Data analysis and manufacturing performance improvement.
  • Uniloy or Bekume equipment


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