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Volt is immediately hiring for a Senior Plastics Manufacturing Engineer for a brand new manufacturing facility in Whitestown, IN.

As a Senior Plastics Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and optimizing plastic manufacturing processes and systems to ensure efficient production, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing technical expertise, and implementing best practices in plastics manufacturing. The Plastics Manufacturing Engineer plays a vital role in producing high-quality plastic products.

Within this role, you will:

• Plan, develop, improve, and optimize plastic manufacturing processes, including structural foam and injection molding.
• Maximize efficiency by optimizing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, tools, and workforce utilization.
• Determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
• Conduct process validation and verification activities to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of new processes, materials, and technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain documentation such as work instructions, process maps, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to monitor and ensure product consistency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
• Assist in other duties as required.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plastics engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience with plastics manufacturing processes, including injection molding, extrusion, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixture design, preferably Catia V6.
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and relevant standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.).
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Salary: $110,000- $140,000 per year

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Job ID : 425831