job summary: Process Engineer needed for immediate direct role just south of Boston, Massachusetts. Motivated company in growth mode seeking a Process Engineer from the plastics packaging industry with expertise in continuous production and manufacturing process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a thermoforming and plastics extrusion background with a knack for quality. This person will report to the director of engineering with the ability to hit the ground running. BS in Engineering along with analytical thinking, computer proficiency, teamwork, problem-solving as well as networking skills. Apply now if this sounds like you! Immediate consideration. location: Mansfield, Massachusetts job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop and optimize continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the Company.Effectively work and communicate with cross-functional team and the production floor to improve manufacturing processes & products that meet customer requirements.Provide troubleshooting guidance to resolve process issuesMaintain safety, product quality/yield and manufacturing effectiveness through daily troubleshooting and resolution of process difficultiesCollect production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processesOptimize manufacturing processes to provide sustainable gains in cost effectiveness and product performance through capital projects, statistical analysis, designed experiments and procedural changesWork cross functionally and with customers to resolve technical/quality issues and provide required packaging solutionsSupport start-up of new products and equipmentFollows the management change process to document process changesDocument SOP's and other requirements for repeatable processes and standard workProvide support for implementing various capital projects, including writing CAPEX requestsAs needed, provide off-hours support of abnormal and non-routine operations, including major engineering initiatives during plant startups, shutdowns, or upsetsSQF/ISO requirements compliance qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Process ControlContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementProcess ControlQualityManufacturingPlastic ExtrusionThermoforming Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.