Process Engineer - Platics Manufacturing - Vineland, NJ

Directly influence product quality and operational excellence Must have platics manufacturing and ideally injection molding background Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork.

• 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.

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Directly influence product quality and operational excellence Must have platics manufacturing and ideally injection molding background

• 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.

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.

• 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.