Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 110k/year - Los Angeles, CA
- Our client, a plastic film manufacturing organization, is seeking a Process Engineer to support production operations, process optimization, and new product development within a manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and requires direct involvement on the production floor to support process improvements and equipment performance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct processing trials including film extrusion, polymer compounding, and physical testing, followed by detailed technical reporting
- Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput during production and new product launches
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, minimize setup time, and lower production costs
- Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams for troubleshooting and process stability
- Support equipment upgrades, process modifications, and new equipment installations
- Participate in process validation and product qualification activities
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and trial protocols
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience
- 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically within one or more of the following: polymer compounding, film extrusion, plastics or polymer processing
- Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with direct floor involvement
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience performing process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to create technical documentation including process procedures, reports, and validation protocols
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 85k - 110k/year range
- Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
- 401k program
- Relocation assistance available
