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Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 110k/year - Los Angeles, CA

AllSearch Professional Staffing

Los Angeles, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Extrusion, Film, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Plastics Manufacturing, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Development, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Production Costing, Production Support, Production Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Validation Plan
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
23 days ago

Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Film and Compounding) - Base Salary to 110k/year - Los Angeles, CA

  • Our client, a plastic film manufacturing organization, is seeking a Process Engineer to support production operations, process optimization, and new product development within a manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and requires direct involvement on the production floor to support process improvements and equipment performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct processing trials including film extrusion, polymer compounding, and physical testing, followed by detailed technical reporting
  • Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput during production and new product launches
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, minimize setup time, and lower production costs
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams for troubleshooting and process stability
  • Support equipment upgrades, process modifications, and new equipment installations
  • Participate in process validation and product qualification activities
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and trial protocols

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically within one or more of the following:
    • Polymer compounding
    • Film extrusion
    • Plastics or polymer processing
  • Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with direct floor involvement
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience performing process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ability to create technical documentation including process procedures, reports, and validation protocols
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Compensation:

  • Base salary in the 85k - 110k/year range
  • Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
  • 401k program
  • Relocation assistance available

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About the Company

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AllSearch Professional Staffing

AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.allsearchinc.com

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