Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives Support thermoplastics manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications About Our Client My client is a global leader in advanced composite materials and engineered manufacturing solutions serving aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, and industrial markets. The organization is recognized for innovation, technical excellence, and the development of high-performance materials used in mission-critical applications. Job Description Optimize thermoplastics manufacturing processes, including extrusion and compounding operations. Troubleshoot production and equipment issues and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, process specifications, routings, and BOMs. Provide technical leadership and engineering support for manufacturing projects. Collaborate with production teams to improve safety, quality, capacity, and efficiency. Support product costing, pricing evaluations, and manufacturing feasibility assessments. Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on processes and best practices. Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing statistical analysis and process optimization tools. Communicate with internal stakeholders and customers to support engineering and business objectives. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful Plastics Process Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. 5+ years of thermoplastics manufacturing experience. Experience with profile extrusion and/or compounding preferred. Strong understanding of process optimization, manufacturing scale-up, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies. Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred. Experience with tooling design, mold flow analysis, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). Knowledge of costing, quoting, manufacturing routing, and BOM management. Strong troubleshooting, project management, and technical leadership skills. Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship required. What's on Offer Work with advanced aerospace and defense materials Direct impact on manufacturing innovation Exposure to new product development initiatives Strong technical growth opportunities Collaborative engineering environment Continuous improvement leadership opportunities Global organization with long-term career potential Competitive compensation and benefits If you are a Process Engineer with a strong background in Thermoplastics Engineering, apply to this role today for immediate consideration!