Materials Process Engineer

We're looking for a curious and hands-on Materials Process Engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, developing innovative materials, and driving continuous improvement. If you have a strong technical background in polymers or materials science and enjoy collaborating across engineering, innovation, and production teams, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on new product development and manufacturing excellence.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours, M-F 8am - 5pm | Additional flexibility as needed to support projects, trials, and equipment implementation.

Why Placon – You'll Love It Here

Play a key role in developing next-generation materials and products
Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and processes
Collaborate with Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Production teams
Influence capital projects and process improvements across the organization
Growth-focused environment that encourages learning and innovation
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, efficiency, and profitability

What You'll Do

Develop and execute plans to qualify new materials and products while demonstrating process capability
Investigate, test, and establish specifications for new materials used in thermoforming processes, including mono- and multilayer coextrusions, laminations, and coatings
Collect, analyze, and present data-driven recommendations to support decision-making
Support capital equipment projects by becoming a subject matter expert on materials, processes, and equipment
Create work instructions, process documentation, and training materials for production teams
Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to support new product development and tooling requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications and technical data sheets
Establish and review product standards for material usage, labor, and equipment performance
Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives within ISO quality systems
Prepare capital expenditure proposals and support project approval processes
Research and evaluate next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Strong technical understanding of polymer materials, processing methods, and testing techniques
Experience collecting and analyzing data to support process and product decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of extrusion, thermoforming, and related plastics processing technologies
Understanding of statistical process control and capability analysis
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Project management experience, including project planning, risk identification, and milestone tracking
Familiarity with ERP systems, QMS software, Oracle, InfinityQS, and Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Combination of office and manufacturing environments
Exposure to industrial equipment, including extruders, thermoformers, and trim presses
GMP-certified manufacturing environment, ISO 9001-certified facility, and ISO 8 clean room operations.

Travel

Limited travel, including local, regional, national, and occasional international trips to support projects, suppliers, and industry events

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