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Process Engineer September 22, 2025

U02

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Pay: $85K-$120K

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals, Laguna Hills is recruiting Plastic Process Engineer for a fast-growing plastic manufacturing company located in Costa Mesa.

 

Service Line: Direct Hire 

Pay: $85K-$120K Salary 

Schedule: 1ST SHIFT 

Responsibility:

  • Develop new scientific-based processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve quality, productivity, and equipment efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees.
  • Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve part quality.
  • Monitor and document issues with injection molding processes and make recommendations for repair and refurbishment based on production requirements.
  • Work with customers and suppliers on technical issues related to molding and/or new projects/processes.
  • Implement technical solutions to meet customer cost, quality and delivery expectations.
  • Shall perform Validation (IQ,OQ,PQ) work for all new molding projects
  • Shall perform Risk Assessments and prepare documentation for all new molding projects.
  • Establish, validate, and periodically review process parameters for all molding jobs.
  • Maintain flexible work hours to complete critical mold trials and process validations.
  • Perform Process Capability studies and documentation as required for new tooling and other production equipment.
  • Assist with the planning, purchase, installation, and qualification of new production equipment including injection machines; automation and robotics; material handling; and related auxiliary equipment systems.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects in molding, assembly, and tooling departments.
  • Work with QA Department to resolve customer complaints, MRBs, CAPAs, RMAs, and associated root cause analysis.
  • Understand and promote ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485 Quality System Procedures in all functional areas.
  • Promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adherence to company’s safety practices.

 

Requirements:

  • Engineering or technical degree with experience in plastic injection molding
  • Experience with molded Aerospace and Medical components is desirable
  • Should have experience with mold and process validations of plastic injection molded components
  • Must be able to work independently on new process development and troubleshooting of current production issues
  • Good written and verbal skills, and experience with common word processing and spreadsheet programs
  • Other Required Technical Knowledge/Skills: CAD; DOE; CAR (root cause analysis); SPC; IQMS, Lean Manufacturing

 

Benefits of working with Express include medical benefits, training, and scholarship opportunities.


Apply with application to jobs.lagunahillsca.expresspros.com or email your resume to Lagunahillsca@expresspros.com or contact us at 949-556-3359

 

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Laguna Hills, CA
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Suite 104-B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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