Blow Molding Process Optimization Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the process. Elevate the product.

As a Blow Molding Process Optimization Engineer, you’ll be the point person for modernizing and stabilizing production across our plastic manufacturing operations. Your day might begin on the floor validating Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) ranges, move into a Kaizen workshop with OPEX to cut cycle time, and finish with a targeted troubleshooting session that reduces variability and scrap. You will partner closely with Plant Managers, Process Technicians, operators, Reliability and Quality teams to build a robust, repeatable process foundation across multiple facilities.

Location

Preferred : Alsip, Illinois. Alternate : Houston, Texas.

What you’ll drive day-to-day

• Lead process improvement using Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, A3) focused on productivity, labor optimization, quality, and waste reduction—then scale wins across plants.
• Plan and execute process optimization trials; analyze results; set optimal parameters to meet certification and performance requirements.
• Evaluate existing equipment and controls for throughput, cost-efficiency, and safety; prepare equipment / controls specifications and place orders for upgrades or replacements.
• Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to eliminate recurring issues.
• Create, maintain, and enforce SOCs with min / max ranges for all major assets.
• Partner with maintenance to establish and audit a Critical Process Equipment (CPE) program; ensure assets are documented and well-maintained.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineering and Quality to deploy full VQS on each machine.
• Standardize best practices, replicate lessons learned, and elevate process capability across sites.
• Develop and deliver training for operators, maintenance, and plant leaders; build comprehensive process-related training materials.
• Work closely with Product Engineering on trials, prototypes, samples, and new product introductions impacting process windows.
• Maintain thorough records of trials, SOCs, and changes; prepare monthly quality and production reports.

Must-have background

Technical toolkit and competencies

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $101,800.00 - $173,300.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $125,000.00 to $135,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

You should be proficient in

Machines & technologies you’ll use