Plastic Engineer

The Plastics Engineer helps solve complex injection molding problems using scientific molding principles and also works with process techs and mold makers to continually improve molding processes plant wide.

Company Overview:At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership teams enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

**Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.**

Essential Functions- Participates in developing new part DFM’s

• Tracks changeover time and improves efficiency
• Utilizes mold flow software to optimize the molding process on new project as well as an ongoing improvement activity
• Maintains equipment as required
• Trains production personnel in areas of production processes and safety
• Coordinates with tool makers to solve molding concerns
• Ensures all operations are according to established safety rules and procedures
• Works with engineering and quality control to continuously improve products and processes
• Performs other duties that may be assigned

Required Work Experience:- 3 to 5 years

• Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Expertise in plastic injection molding and related equipment and procedures
• Ability to use computer software to record information about production material (Basic computer literacy)
• Experience using 3D CAD software and mold flow simulation software such Solidworks, Inventor, Moldex
• Attention to detail and time management skills are essential
• Understanding of formal scientific molding process training (RJG, Bozelli, Paulson, or similar)

Physical Demands and Work Environment- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasional required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to read applicable instructions
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

You should be proficient in:

• Blow Molding Experience
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Process Development
• Product Design Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Salary info:

$70000 - $80000 / hr