Production Engineer at American Plastics, LLC

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Engineering, Troubleshooting, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Root Cause Investigation, Health and Safety, Productivity Improvement, Cycle Time Reduction, Non-Conforming Material Reporting, Manufacturing Procedures, Work Instructions, Initiative Development, Testing

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for an entry level Production Engineer for our Jefferson City, MO location. This is an onsite plant based position. This position will report to the Manufacturing Engineer. Responsibilities: • Maintain & enforce product quality inspection and testing requirements. • Optimize plant operations to meet plant and business goals in asset capability, quality, and budget/cost • Identify areas of opportunity and implement changes in production methods for new and existing processes; facility layouts; production flow and equipment; new product testing; and packaging and shipping, in order to reduce cost, increase efficiency and improve quality • Develop and drive initiatives aimed at improvements to productivity and first-pass yield • Develop programs/methods to optimize producibility and reduce cycle time • Quality Control experience with the ability to investigate non-conforming materials, in-process or finished goods failures and field returns and report on these areas • Write non-conforming material reports, Process/Product change notification, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions • Attain a full understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures with the ability to translate them to implementation in the plant • Lead operations’ drive to zero (zero injuries and zero unplanned events) • Lead and participate in Root Cause Investigations for unplanned events Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering. • Two years’ experience in a production engineering role preferred; internship experience may qualify. New graduates will be considered. • Practical experience troubleshooting manufacturing problems and implementing sustainable corrective actions, combined with strong process orientation, and solid knowledge of manufacturing, including strong systems and component level experience. • Strong communication and leadership skills required. Some supervisory or management experience a plus. • A team player with the ability to interact effectively will all levels of organization. Essential Job Requirements: • At least 18 years of age. • Eligible to work in the United States of America • Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.

Responsibilities

The Production Engineer will maintain product quality inspection and testing requirements while optimizing plant operations to meet business goals. They will also identify areas for improvement in production methods and lead initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.