Thermoforming Process Optimization Technologist

Thermoforming Process Optimization Technologist

Picture your day on the production floor: you arrive at the thermoforming lines before a startup, shoulder-to-shoulder with the Process Team Leader. Together you dial in parameters, confirm material behavior, and bring a new job smoothly into production. Mid-shift, you huddle with corporate engineers to plan an R&D trial for an upcoming product. Before the day ends, you fine-tune a process, document the changes on process definition sheets, and coach teammates on best practices—all while keeping safety and quality front and center.

What you’ll do

• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance thermoforming process capability and throughput on the floor.
• Partner with the Process Team Leader to resolve ongoing processing issues and stabilize lines.
• Support setups and help bring lines into steady, repeatable production.
• Collaborate with corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests, participating in job start-ups.
• Continuously improve overall product quality using established programs and standards.
• Apply a thorough understanding of material behavior in the thermoforming process to optimize settings.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up of new equipment, providing hands-on process support.
• Maintain, update, and organize process definition sheets and the associated tracking system.
• Operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals; use basic hand tools confidently for adjustments.
• Maintain high technical proficiency gained through experience and on-the-job learning rather than prolonged coursework.
• Accurately record, track, and maintain required process and quality information.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

How you’ll work

• Safety: Actively engage in company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Quality: Build and sustain ISO-compliant processes and documentation.
• Training: Develop and deliver training to operations teams as needed.
• Leadership: Demonstrate action orientation, clear communication, engagement of others, results focus, ability to manage complexity, and situational adaptability.
• Communication & Teamwork: Collaborate effectively across functions, foster openness and trust, and multitask with composure and priority management.
• Technical Knowledge: Understand company products, materials, manufacturing methods, equipment capabilities, and standard manufacturing business processes—from concept to commercialization.
• Maintenance & Repair: Use sound mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and choose the right corrective actions.
• Project Management: Provide direction and support during manufacturing introductions and apply a thorough understanding of the NPD process.

Tools & technologies

• Thermoforming Machine (and related peripherals)