Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Plastic Manufacturing

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

Indianapolis, IN

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support plastics production at our Indianapolis facility. This role focuses on developing and optimizing extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and packaging processes, and works closely with product design, tooling, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and reduce defects.

Schedule: Full-time, on-site in Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, with benefits detailed below. (Specific range to be confirmed with hiring team.)

What You'll Do

You will develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes across the plant, with a primary focus on extrusion and injection molding, along with downstream assembly and packaging operations. A significant portion of the role involves process validation and verification work to confirm consistent product quality and adherence to applicable industry standards. You will partner with product management and product design engineers during new product introduction and engineering change activities to improve manufacturability before designs reach the floor.

Continuous improvement and cost reduction are ongoing responsibilities. You will identify design changes and process improvements that increase throughput, reduce scrap, and minimize defects. You will collaborate with tooling and equipment designers on molds, dies, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools, evaluating designs for manufacturability, cost, and maintainability. You will create setup and operation work instructions for new equipment, assist with operator training, and develop recommended preventive maintenance schedules.

On the quality side, you will help develop and implement quality control procedures, working with the QA team to address deviations, defects, and non-conformities. You will perform failure analysis and root cause investigations on production issues as they arise. You will also own project plans, timelines, and budgets for engineering initiatives, identify manufacturing risks, and develop mitigation strategies to keep production stable.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, plastics technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of engineering or manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes, including injection molding and extrusion
• Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixture design
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and standards such as ISO and ASTM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work near moving mechanical equipment
• Normal color vision (required for plastics process and quality work)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plastics engineering, or a related field
• Direct experience manufacturing plastic products
• Project management experience, including managing timelines and budgets
• Experience with process validation and verification (IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent)
• Experience with mold and die design or tooling development
• Root cause analysis experience (8D, 5 Why, fishbone, or similar)

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Specific plan details confirmed during the interview process

To apply

Submit your resume through the application link on this posting.