Winchester - Plastics Process Engineer

Olin Winchester, LLC (''Winchester''), considered one of the world''s leading ammunition manufacturers,is seeking a Plastics Process Engineer. This position will be located at the East Alton, IL facility. With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ''The American Legend'' by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do - including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.Essential Functions*: Plastics injection molding: tool design, tool maintenance and process improvement.Plastics tube extrusion tool design and process improvement.Plastics process development, refinement, and optimization.Troubleshoots plastics manufacturing processes.Plastics component measurement and design.Conducts Statistical Process Control (SPC) data collection and analysis.Coordinates project activities with external suppliers.Assists New Product Development group in new component design.Manages capital budgets and timelines.Participates in Continuous Improvement Teams.Position Requirements*: Bachelor of Science **degree in Plastics Engineering; Advanced degree in Plastics Engineering preferred.Minimum five years of recent related plastics manufacturing experience. Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of ten years of experience in plastics injection molding or plastic extrusion manufacturing will also be considered. Knowledge of Plastic resins, raw materials analysis, selection, and optimization. Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software including Inventor modeling.Previous experience with Infinity SPC software and Minitab software preferred.Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt preferred.Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred. Ammunition and firearm experience along with knowledge of the shooting sports industry preferred.Must possess excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, presentation, and report writing/structuring skills.Some travel required.This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate''s ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.What''s in it for you? Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals. Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:Paid maternity/paternity leave Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1 Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account Accelerated vacation accrual Volunteer Paid Time Off Program Short term incentive program participation Alternate work schedules (location/role specific) Employee Ammunition Purchase Program Why Winchester? Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe. *This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. **Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.WinchesterOlin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-10-04