Plastics Processing Engineer

ENGEL

Plastics Processing Engineer supporting customers in packaging processing topics. Focus on high speed, caps/closure and thin wall packaging applications with travelling consultancy role.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set-up Injection molding machines for mold trials/tests/run-offs
Establish robust, repeatable process parameters/processes
Use strong problem solving skills to troubleshoot molds, machines, auxiliary equipment, and processes.
Trouble shoot process-related issues in the lab as well as at customer sites
Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements at the customer site
Provide start up support at customer site to ensure timely start of production
Design and execute DOE to establish new processes and for R&D work
Review processing methods
Implement statistical process analysis on new and existing products
Develop and maintain process documentation
Assist in the development of training and provide process training at the customer
Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized fashion that follows all required safety policies and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in community college or technical school training
Possession of an RJG Master Molder Certificate or AIM certification a definite plus
Minimum of 10 years of hands on injection molding experience
Thorough understanding of mold setup, molding machine operation as well as mold design/function
Hands-on experience with mold debug, developing a robust process and process trouble shooting is a must
Knowledge of polymer materials and operating parameters is necessary
Familiarity with MS Windows and Office environment, SAP experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price)
401k with match
over 3 weeks PTO
employer paid life insurance
long and short-term disability
employee-centric environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

injection moldingmold setupmolding machine operationmold designprocess troubleshootingstatistical process analysisdesign of experiments (DOE)process documentationequipment maintenancepolymer materials

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationtraining developmentorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science DegreeRJG Master Molder CertificateAIM certification