Plastics Process Engineer - (On-Site Springfield, IL)

Location is on-site in Springfield, IL OR Montgomery, AL
At Contech Engineered Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. We do not just build products; we engineer solutions that redefine industries and drive progress. Join our dynamic team and take your career to new heights.
What We Offer:

Work-Life Balance: Achieve your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
Career Growth: Join an industry leader and propel your career to new heights.
Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive benefits package catering to you and your family's needs.

About the Role:
As a Manufacturing Plastics Process Engineer at either our Montgomery, AL or Springfield, IL plant, you will play a crucial role in Contech's plastics manufacturing facilities. Be a part of our commitment to Operational Excellence by facilitating new process technology, standardization, product introduction, and continuous improvement. This role involves being a technical expert, troubleshooting, defining production targets, and driving efficiency to ensure the highest standards in manufacturing.
Primary Responsibilities:

Root Cause Analysis: Investigate product quality issues, technical/process problems, and equipment failures. Develop robust solutions to prevent reoccurrences.
Process Optimization: Identify and resolve process issues with sustainable solutions across plants and suppliers.
Communication: Communicate with clients and vendors to obtain necessary materials and equipment.
Project Management: Manage assigned projects, including planning, coordination, control, and follow-up. Ensure projects meet committed targets and stay within budget.
Technology Improvements: Facilitate new technology improvements, including new product/process introduction and manufacturing flow to eliminate waste.
Lean Thinking Culture: Drive a "Lean Thinking Culture" with process standardization, setup reduction, and flow layout for lower operating costs.
Preventive Maintenance: Develop and initiate sustainable preventive maintenance measures for equipment, tooling, and the facility.
Documentation: Develop and document changes to processes and equipment using the change management system.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Participate in cross-departmental teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall productivity.
Technical Training: Provide technical training and assistance to the production team on machinery operation, extrusion/molding techniques, and cost-reductive changes.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor and validate existing processes, equipment, and tooling for continuous improvement opportunities.
Collaboration: Collaborate with Production, Facilities, and Maintenance for an optimal building environment conducive to operations.
Leadership: Lead the manufacturing department in achieving safety, quality, and production goals. Ensure smooth and efficient production runs with desired results.
Data Management: Collect and organize production run data for analysis and reporting.

Qualifications:

BS in Plastics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related Engineering Degree.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in plastics extrusion technologies.
Excellent mechanical aptitude with hands-on approach and be dedicated to continuous improvement.
Project management experience in planning, coordinating, execution and follow-up.
Ability to lead and direct multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
Results driven self-starter with ability to execute job responsibilities with limited supervision.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact professionally with team members, vendors, and customers.
Knowledge of and ability to train others in data driven root cause analysis methodologies.
Superior extrusion and injection molding process development and troubleshooting methodologies.
Knowledge and understanding of parts prints, inspection procedures.
Proficiency with 3D AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
Exposure to Lean Six Sigma and 5S, a plus.
Travel up to 25%.

If you are a results-driven self-starter looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, join Contech and contribute to the future of manufacturing excellence.
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