Process Engineer - Platics Manufacturing - Vineland, NJ

This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support successful new product introductions. The organization develops highly engineered products that serve critical industries where reliability and performance are essential.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes within a regulated production environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support successful new product introductions.

Client Details

My client is a well-established plastics manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The organization develops highly engineered products that serve critical industries where reliability and performance are essential. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork. Significant investment is made in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process optimization.

Description

• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for injection molding operations.
• Support new product introductions, tooling launches, and production transfers.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement data-driven improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify root causes of process variation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Tooling, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Analyze production data to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and increase efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Train and mentor production personnel on process standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and safety standards.

Profile

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of Process Engineering experience within plastics manufacturing or injection molding.
• Strong understanding of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with tooling, mold development, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of process validation methodologies, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar quality management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• RJG Master Molder certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing organization.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on impactful engineering and operational improvement projects.

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Requirements -Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred. -3-5+ years of Process Engineering experience within plastics manufacturing or injection molding. -Strong understanding of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques. -Experience with tooling, mold development, and troubleshooting. -Knowledge of process validation methodologies, including IQ/OQ/PQ. -Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar quality management system