Job description

OBJECTIVE: The Plastics Process Engineer serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation focusing on production equipment and production processes while also being a subject matter expert in plastics and the design of plastics products. Experience with plastic injection or blow molding is very relevant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe, analyze, and improve layout of equipment, workflow, production methods and workforce utilization and implement processes and procedures to maximize efficiency. Support and train technical teams in these areas.
• Work autonomously to re-design, repair or replace in-process production equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
• Design and develop unit dose primary packaging products ensuring alignment with strategic corporate initiatives and manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and troubleshooting processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new programs. Train technical teams in these areas.
• Follow guidelines to assure machinery, room, and materials are in compliance with QSR/ISO requirements.
• Schedule and manage third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement necessary documentation for compliance and interact with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the process to quote new products.
• Prepare specifications and source new equipment.
• Prepare User Requirement Specifications/FS for new equipment.
• Perform validation document review for new equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.
• Prepare and manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.
• Serve as a key resource for safety related issues.
• Serve as a key resource for production support.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience
• 5+ years’ experience with plastics preferred.
• Experience with blow molding and SolidWorks preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and teams to perform and deliver against commitments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to manage several projects at once to meet established timelines is essential.
• Prior experience in FDA manufacturing facility and GMP regulations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand and walk for long periods, as work requires.
• Occasionally required to bend at waist and knees.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12kg), occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds (23kg).
• Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

This position is expected to provide on-site support to our Spokane, WA facility 75% of their time, and the Sandpoint, ID facility 25% of the time.

Pay range for this position is $70 - 85k/year

Benefits: All Silgan Unicep employees are eligible to participate in our 401k, dental, medical and/or vision benefits after a probationary waiting period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person

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