Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding - Elgin

About Our Client

With a rich history spanning 65 years, we have established ourselves as an industry leader committed to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products.

• Analyze production data/metrics to identify areas for process improvement as well as future limitations to manufacturing capabilities to ensure future continued success
• Troubleshoot production and help lead automation initiaitves
• Process engineering experience within polymer extrusion and injection molding processes - MUST be Hands On
• Develop new manufacturing processes as the company gains more business and launches more product lines
• Analyze production line/work cell layouts and optimize using 3D modeling software
• Write work instructions/SOPs for launch of new product

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years' professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in plastics manufacturing / engineering setting
• Background leading LEAN/Continuous Improvement projects with a track record driving cost savings & throughput increase
• Experience with writing work instructions preferred
• Exposure to New Product Introduction activities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Base salary $90,000-$110,000 depending on level of experience
• Annual bonus incentive up to 15% based on company profitability and personal metrics
• 3% 401k match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 2 weeks PTO
• 13 company holidays