Senior Process Engineer
Hazle Township, PA
Full Time
Mid Level
Senior Process Engineer
Location: EAM Mosca, Hazle Township FacilityDepartment: Strapping Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead our process engineering team in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee critical process development efforts, and support 24/7 operations. This role requires strong leadership, technical proficiency, and the ability to analyze and optimize complex manufacturing processes using statistical tools.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the process engineering team to meet operational and strategic goals.
- Develop, document, and optimize plastic manufacturing processes.
- Provide engineering support across a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including off-shift guidance as needed.
- Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven methods to identify root causes, monitor trends, and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality and Maintenance resolve production issues.
- Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
- Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance technical team.
- Support the implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, and materials.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
Job Requirements:
- Direct leadership experience managing process engineers or technical staff.
- Ability to work flexible hours and provide support for a 24/7 operation.
- Strong proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and data analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated success in improving process capability, reducing scrap, and increasing throughput.
- Experience with process documentation, failure mode analysis (FMEA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Vendor coordination for new equipment, tooling, and materials sourcing.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in process engineering within the plastics industry.
- Experience in plastic processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engineering initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English – strongly preferred.
- Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, or food packaging.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP or AS400.
- Experience with automation and smart manufacturing technologies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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