Job Description
Job Title
Process Senior Process Engineer
Job Description
Promote and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies, utilizing required PPE, maintaining workplace organization, and promptly reporting hazards, incidents, or near misses. Design, refine, and resolve issues within injection molding processes using a broad range of engineering-grade and commodity resins. Evaluate existing procedures and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and organizational performance. Establish, track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership to develop and transition sustainable process controls following project completion. Serve as a key manufacturing technical expert during Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities and product development efforts. Assess workforce development needs and create training programs for Manufacturing personnel, including Material Handlers, Mold Setters, and Process Technicians. Oversee process-related documentation, including process sheets, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ISO-controlled records. Support the maintenance and accuracy of departmental records to ensure compliance with company procedures and ISO standards. Educate and mentor team members on advanced troubleshooting methods, processing best practices, and setup techniques. Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste, lowering manufacturing costs, improving quality, and increasing production output. Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve departmental objectives and broader business goals. Work closely with Molding Operations leadership to meet daily, weekly, and long-term production targets. Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Finishing teams to support engineering changes, product launches, and production transitions. Research, evaluate, and implement new equipment, automation solutions, and technologies that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Champion and advance lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization to drive continuous operational excellence. Review safety-related processes and procedures, identifying opportunities to strengthen workplace safety and prevent accidents. Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned to support business needs.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful process senior process engineer will have the following experience:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field or relevant industry experience
- Experience working within in a plastic (injection molding preferred) manufacturing setting
- Contract manufacturing experience is preferred (high mix, low volume)
- Experience with developing and improving manufacturing processes
- Ability to mentor/train the younger technicians/inspectors on best practices.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to roughly $100-120k - depending on interview strength & experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401 (k) matching
- More!
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Akron
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Connor Whitman
Job Reference: JN-072026-7068140
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Contract Manufacturingunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Injection Moldingunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Costunmatched
- Manufacturing Designunmatched
- Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Molding Processesunmatched
- Needs Assessmentunmatched
- Operational Auditunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Process Sheetunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Training Program Developmentunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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