Process Engineer at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Garland, Texas

Job Description:

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring and correction of the preform process in the injection molding department.  Has a working knowledge of all injection molding lines and the process capabilities needed.  Ensure adherence to all company policies.  Attends all required training sessions.

We Offer

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  Stability: Our business is prosperous and we're not laying off - we're hiring!


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  Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 28 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty


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  Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!


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  State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top of the line blow molding & extrusion equipment from industry leaders, such as Sidel and Husky, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

You Will

• Perform root cause analysis on any process changes implemented.


• Maintain and monitor machine cycle time based on process capabilities.


• Monitor heldware and scrap then develop corrective actions to ensure that plant targets are achieved.


• Monitor QAUTO and SPC data daily and reacts accordingly.


• Work closely with R & D Center on any new project qualifications for the injection molding department.


• Work closely with CQA on any new upcoming products for the injection molding department.


• Responsible for new preform / mold qualifications.


• Responsible for reductions in energy consumption.


• Monitor mold cavitation and implement corrective action when needed.

• Monitor regrind consumptions, virgin materials, and overall blends to ensure consistency and report on how it impacts the process capabilities.

• Monitor Mean Time Between Failure and develop corrective actions to prevent / reduce equipment downtime.


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with both internal and external customers.


• Develop and performs training courses for the workforce.


• Responsible for maintaining a high level of motivation.


• Responsible for maintaining ISO standards in the conversion department.


• Maintain an open line of communication with all members of the workforce.


• Responsible for standardizing the processing role across Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action


• Initiate action for food safety issues

You Have

• Self - Motivation and flexibility of job assignments.


• Blend of technical, interpersonal skills, and continuous learning through training.


• Associates degree in Plastics Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or a similar technical area preferred or previous experience accepted.


• Must possess strong leadership skills.


• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.


• Intermediate level of computer skills.


• Must be able to build a strong working relationship with all levels of the workforce as well as the customers.


• Able to lift 40 lbs. continuously; and able to lift 70 lbs. occasionally with assistance.


• Postural activities include climbing, maneuvering, bending, stooping, kneeling. Crouching, crawling above, under and around machinery, equipment and conveyors continuously throughout entire shift.


• Reaching, handling, touching grasping machine parts, controls, control panels, levers, switches continuously while repairing machines.


• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, platforms and scaffolding to diagnose/troubleshoot machine and equipment occasionally.


• Ability to work in non-permit required confined spaces and at heights of 15’ to 20’.


• Physical effort required, continuous mental and visual attention required


• 7 day a week operation; may require working more than 40 hours.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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