Process Engineer - Extrusion & Blow Molding (Plastics Manufacturing)

Date Posted:

13 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 12, 2026

Recruiter:

ALPLA INC.

Location:

Kansas City, Missouri Salary:

USD102,000

to

USD128,000

Job Type & Industry:

Production, Manufacturing & Operations Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3019031137-2 Apply for this job now Job Description ALPLA Inc. is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to optimize plastic packaging production in a high-volume, safety-focused environment. You will analyze and improve extrusion and blow-molding processes, reduce scrap, and ensure quality and OEE targets. Partner with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot equipment, implement continuous improvement and lean initiatives, and support new product and tooling trials. This role requires strong data analysis, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a sustainability-driven, global manufacturing organization. Responsibilities Analyze and optimize extrusion and blow-molding processes to improve quality, throughput, and OEE. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce scrap, downtime, and process variation. Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and standard work for production lines. Support trials for new products, resins, molds, and tooling, ensuring smooth scale-up to full production. Collaborate with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot equipment and process issues in real time. Identify and implement lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Monitor production data, KPIs, and SPC charts to drive data-based decisions. Train operators and technicians on process standards, best practices, and safety requirements. Partner with quality to ensure compliance with customer specifications and ISO standards. Support corporate and plant sustainability initiatives related to materials, energy, and waste reduction. Required Skills Process engineering Extrusion and blow molding Injection molding fundamentals Statistical process control (SPC) Root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement ISO 9001 or similar quality systems Auto CAD or similar CAD tools Data analysis and reporting (Excel, MES) Equipment troubleshooting