What is the Role of a Plastic Engineer in the Manufacturing Industry?

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Plastic engineering focuses on the processing, design, development, and manufacturing of plastic products. It plays a crucial role in the plastic industry, enabling the creation of various applications, such as furniture and packaging. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the engineering principles behind plastic manufacturing. While the original poster inquires about related engineering majors, the consensus suggests that plastic engineering is distinct and not directly comparable to nuclear engineering. Overall, plastic engineers are essential in innovating and improving plastic product design and production processes.
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What is Plastic Engineering? What Engineering major as a BS is similar to Plastic? I am thinking it would probably be Nuclear? I am just curious what Plastic Engr is. Thank you in advance.. Take care,
 
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Based on my research plastic engineering is processing, design, development, and manufacture of plastic products. It is involved in plastic industry which they can create different application like plastic chairs and others. I remember the time when I came back to my job, it's been a long time, I am a plastic maker of my company.
 

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