Process Improvement Engineer

Process Engineer / Continuous Improvement (Plastics)

• Cincinnati, Ohio
• Days (Monday – Friday)
• Plastic Processing Manufacturer
• $100,000-130,000 relocation assistance offered

We are working with an established Plastics company based in North Cincinnati, Ohio. They are recruiting a Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team on Days (Monday – Friday) in return for a salary in the region of $100,000 - $130,000 along with excellent employment benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production processes, identifying and solving process-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

This role requires strong technical and analytical skills, hands-on troubleshooting abilities, and a proactive mindset to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and safety

Key Responsibilities as the Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer include:

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality within the manufacturing environment.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze, monitor, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and maximum efficiency.
• Identify root causes of process problems through structured fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements based on data-driven analysis.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve process issues in a timely manner.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Conduct time studies, process audits, and capability studies to optimize productivity and minimize waste.
• Support new product trials and process scale-up initiatives.
• Train operators and production staff on best practices and new procedures.
• Ensure processes comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Proficient in data analysis, statistical tools, and process control (SPC, FMEA, DOE, etc.).
• Six Sigma Certification would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality systems in manufacturing.

How To Apply

• Contact: Sam Wild
• Office: 215 999 6430
• Job reference number: 2449
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from; Cincinnati, Dayton, Middletown, Florence Hamilton, Loveland.

Relevant Job Title: Plastics Engineer, Process Engineer, Plastic Technician, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Mold Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, CI Engineer

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.