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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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