Senior Process Engineer Plastic Packaging

Job Overview

George Thomas has recently partnered with a leading plastic injection molding manufacturer who are looking to hire a Sr. Process Engineer for one of their key production plants.

Location: Greater Milwaukee area, Wisconsin — Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the process subject matter expert for the injection molding operation, supporting and guiding molding process engineers.
• Partner with the project launch team to support the introduction of new product lines, including design reviews and initial process setup.
• Identify and develop new continuous improvement project opportunities, including preparing cost-benefit analysis to assess project viability.
• Manage vendors to ensure equipment is installed correctly and validated against safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality defects and cycle time issues within the injection molding process.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions based on root cause findings.
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings to drive the best solutions across all departments.

To be considered for this role, you will need

• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-speed injection molding would be preferred.
• A Master Molder certificate would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• The ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing projects and vendors.
• A technical mindset with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical field or an Associate Degree

Package

• Base salary up to $110,000, flexible depending on experience
• Bonus

Application Process

Apply via LinkedIn or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.