Plastics Engineer, Business Development

• Optimize plastics manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
• Improve product quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Provide technical solutions to production and engineering challenges.
• Support new product development and product improvement initiatives.
• Reduce production waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across plastics production operations.

Plastics Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Develop, implement, and optimize plastics manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Optimize machine settings, production parameters, cycle times, and material utilization.
• Evaluate production efficiency and recommend process improvements.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes.

Materials & Product Development

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate plastic materials for specific applications.
• Support material selection, testing, and validation.
• Participate in the development and modification of plastic products.
• Work with design and production teams to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Conduct technical evaluations of raw materials and finished products.

Production & Equipment Support

• Work closely with production teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify causes of production downtime.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance initiatives.
• Recommend equipment improvements, modifications, or replacements where necessary.
• Ensure production equipment operates within required technical specifications.

Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Establish and monitor appropriate process and product quality parameters.
• Investigate quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of production and quality problems.
• Work with quality teams to improve product consistency.
• Ensure production processes comply with applicable standards and specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce material wastage and production costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key production and engineering performance indicators.
• Develop solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support automation and technology improvement initiatives where applicable.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate technical and production documentation.
• Prepare engineering reports, process specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Document process changes and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on production performance and technical issues.
• Ensure engineering procedures and technical records are properly maintained.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, quality assurance, maintenance, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Provide technical support to management and production personnel.
• Support supplier evaluations and technical discussions.
• Participate in technical projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering , or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in the plastics manufacturing industry.
• Direct experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastics processing and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in production optimization, quality control, and process improvement.
• Experience working with plastics machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Plastics manufacturing processes
• Polymer/material selection
• Production process optimization
• Quality control and assurance
• Root-cause analysis
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Product development
• Process improvement
• Manufacturing documentation
• Production data analysis

Must have

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical communication
• Leadership and teamwork

Good to have

• Accountability and ownership
• Continuous improvement mindset