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Plastic Process Engineer Gastonia, NC 28054 Full-time Apply with Indeed Greater Charlotte, NC Region | High-Speed Automated Manufacturing | Plastics & Polymer Processing We are recruiting for a Plastics Engineer to join an innovative, growing manufacturer of advanced plastic packaging solutions serving the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and consumer products industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, optimizing high-speed production equipment, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement in a highly automated manufacturing environment. The operation utilizes sophisticated, in-line manufacturing technology that integrates plastic extrusion, injection and compression molding, printing, and capping into continuous production processes. Working closely with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and technical teams, you will play an important role in improving process reliability, reducing defects and scrap, strengthening quality systems, and maximizing equipment performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on manufacturing performance while developing expertise in advanced polymer processing, automation, and high-speed packaging technologies. Ideal Background Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering ideal Strong understanding of manufacturing process controls, quality engineering, defect analysis, and process improvement. Preferred experience with in-mold labeling (IML) Experience with manufacturing plastic tubes or other injection molded products. Exposure to process qualification, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, or regulated manufacturing quality standards is a plus. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach to working with production teams. What Makes This Opportunity Interesting? We are seeking an engineer who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, understanding how equipment and materials interact, and turning technical problem-solving into measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and production performance. If you have experience in plastics manufacturing, polymer processing, or automated production and enjoy the challenge of making complex manufacturing processes run better, I would welcome a confidential conversation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please apply if you are interested in this role. This will ensure you are considered for the appropriate role. If you are not elected for interviews then we will contact you when opportunities arise that match your geography and experience. All inquiries are kept confidential and your information will not be shared with other organizations without your knowledge. The Richmond Group USA Inc is a nationally recognized recruiting firm connecting great talent to clients in manufacturing, industrial and regulated process industries

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