Process Engineer- Injection Molding

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for a level of high degree of mechanical engineering skills and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:  

• Provide all technical support to Injection Molding manufacturing including root cause identification and correction of scrap Issues and documentation of process changes as required
• With direction from engineering management, assist in implementing process improvements.
• Ensure proper process parameters at beginning of each shift.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and distributed correctly.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed correctly by maintenance personnel in order to maintain a consistent process.
• Assisting with tool changes and ensuring they are completed in a safe, timely manner by coordinating with maintenance and production personnel.
• Follow all lock out tag out procedures for authorized personnel.
• Provide on call troubleshooting and process control support as needed.
• Communicate effectively with shift supervisors, maintenance personnel and ensure issues are corrected and lessons learned are shared.
• Perform routine daily maintenance items to tools that allow consistency in the process.
• Perform hourly checks of critical operating parameters and records results on production sheet
• Performs manufacturing functions on the line as needed
• Ensure lines do not shut down due to lack of materials
• Required to rotate and learn all operations in assigned work area
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Must be able to work overtime
• 5+ years of Injection Molding experience preferred
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes- including Injection Molding
• Basic knowledge of equipment, daily repair and troubleshooting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls to work in an office/production environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to us.