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Senior Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Manufacturing - Base Salary to 100k/year - Little Rock, AR

• Our client, a very well-established, global, publicly traded Production and Distribution Company is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer (internally titled Senior Plastics Injection Molding Engineer) with expertise in Plastic Injection Molding.
  
• The Senior Process Technician will process optimization, troubleshooting, & validation for 180T to 1500T plastic molding machines including ability to coach and train technicians, specialists, and engineers.
  
• This role will require 40% travel between Little Rock, AR and Shawnee, OK – this role can be based in either location with travel to the other.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support for the injection molding production network.
  
• Implement & standardize best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites.
  
• Support sites in cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
  
• Develop and drive professional training in Injection Molding.
  
• Foster collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation.
  
• Provide technical support in procurement of injection molding machines.
  
• Support sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification.
  
• Explore Injection Molding technology trends & innovations.
  
• Perform feasibility tests for new technologies and processes.
  
• Train / mentor Manufacturing, Process and Maintenance personnel.
  
• Help maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment.
  
• Maintain a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’ s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related; equivalent work experience considered.
  
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Process Engineering required.
  
• Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics and ability to process materials through various types (makes) of injection molding machines; Vinyl plastics (PVC, CPVC) and Polyolefins a plus.
  
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing plastic processing, including shrinkage management, mold qualification, post-molding operations, auxiliary equipment integration, and product testing.
  
• Understanding of Tool & Mold Design & methods for mass production.
  
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.
  
• Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization including cross -functional teams.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, NX and/or SolidWorks, Moldflow.
  
• Ability to use measurement equipment to include calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Ability to travel 40% or more.
  
• Ability to work in a high-volume manufacturing environment lifting up to 50lbs. On occasion.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 85k - 100k/year range
  
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability & life insurance.
  
• 401k with generous company match.
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including 12 paid Holidays.
  
• Discount programs & fitness membership support.
  
• Stable well-established company with Continuous Improvement focus.
  
• Career advancement opportunities and educational support; global training tools.
  
• Relocation assistance to Little Rock, AR or Shawnee, OK available as needed.

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