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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