Tangent · 9 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Montgomery, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expTangent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for HDPE sheet extrusion lines. This role focuses on ensuring process stability and driving continuous improvement while managing the engineering team and overseeing various aspects of production quality and performance.
IndustrialSustainabilityManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Hiring Manager
Brenda Shundi
Responsibilities
Lead the sheet extrusion engineering team supporting flat sheet lines
Own sheet extrusion process performance, quality, and output
Establish standards for gauge control, cooling profiles, and flatness
Lead new sheet gauges, widths, material blends, and product launches
Drive improvements in throughput, yield, and energy efficiency
Partner with tooling, electrical, and maintenance teams on die and line performance
Oversee process changes, material qualifications, and corrective actions
Develop engineers and technicians through coaching and mentoring
Support capital planning for sheet lines, dies, and downstream equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent experience
8–15+ years of thermoplastic extrusion experience, preferably HDPE sheet
Prior engineering leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of flat die design, cooling, and gauge control
Proven ability to lead multi-line, multi-shift operations
Preferred
Wide-sheet or structural HDPE sheet extrusion
Recycled material integration and thickness-critical products
SPC, CI, and process capability leadership
Capital equipment upgrades and line expansions
Company
Tangent
Tangent offers recycled poly lumber for residential, commercial, and structural applications.
501-1000 employees
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