Process Engineer- Plastic Injection Molding

Schedule:

• 1st shift
• (6:00am-2:30pm)
• Monday-Friday

Salary:

• $70K-$80K (Based on Experience)

Summary/Objective

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling and optimizing industrial processes within the Injection Molding program. Process Engineer ensures process runs smoothly and efficiently while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements. The main responsibility of Process Engineer includes debugging of molded parts in the early stages. The responsibility of maintaining quality control of components, satisfactory completion of task indicators, enhancing team-work and business functions.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for Injection Molding and Assembly
• Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries through the use of, but not limited to, 6S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices.
• Develop methods for separating components
• Design and planning of equipment layout
• Conducting tests and monitor process performance throughout the production
• Follow all IATF-16949 and ISO-14001 policies and procedures.
• Daily mold changes and start-ups
• Adhere to company policies and regulations
• Conduct process documentation of molds in the early stages
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve all areas.
• Responsible to process all non-conforming parts and products to ensure accurate inventory accounts within department.
• Interface with Quality Department on Corrective and Preventive actions for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
• Understand and positively impact Key Performance Indicators balancing safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, scrap, labor and morale to achieve superior results in all areas.
• Continuously analyze the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, communication, reporting, cost controls, and make recommendations to the appropriate departments to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct daily production meetings
• Ensure that first shot approval is obtained from Quality Inspectors
• Document all problems and process changes and provide action plans with supervisor.
• Daily communication with various departments and all levels of management through email, telephone, face-to-face is necessary in order to optimize the efficiency of the operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, mechanical or related
• 5 years’ experience in management manufacturing experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of product manufacturing process
• Strong computer skills with MS Office knowledge
• Experience using SAP and MES software
• Basic understanding of OSHA standards

Preferred Qualifications-Not Required

• 2-3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing setting
• Flexible to adapt to changes in scheduling, able to handle high-stress decision making scenarios.