Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Fulton KY

Duration: Permanent

Qualifications

Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting

Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English

Capable of operating a forklift in a safe and cautious manner, certified

Some computer experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to problem solve, interpret instructions in numerous formats

Basic math skills with the ability to use rulers, micrometers, calipers & other measuring devices

Capable of lifting up to 35lbs periodically

Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including the use of PPE: PPE includes but is not limited to Bump Cap or Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask

Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime

B.S degree in chemical or plastics engineering plus 5 years of hands on experience in the operation/set-up of computer programmable plastic injection molding machines

And a minimum of 3 years hands on processing

Negative drug screen results

Work in a safe manner

Ability to interpret work orders

Responsibilities

Report to front line leadership

Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals

Develop & implement training programs for operators & process personnel within injection molding

Establish, document and implement optimum processes using design of experiment and capability studies to improve productivity and reduce scrap

Assist Quality in sampling new resins / color

Assist in new product & process developments

Troubleshoot new tooling and debug molds

Continuously review set-ups and production runs to ensure efficient productivity

Ensure that production jobs are running to appropriate cycle specifications for maximum yields

Analyze molding defects to determine the root cause and initiates material, machine, process, or tooling remedies

Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements for mold repairs, processes, yields, scrap, waste, etc

Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing, and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs

Effectively communicate with the shift personnel in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity

Responsible for assisting in the improvement of all production cells set-ups, including process, cycles, scrap reduction or any areas that lead to improved efficiencies

Communicates with other process technicians, shift supervisors and all technical employees on technical issues

Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements

Maintains detailed information within the current reporting formats, on statistics, processes and procedures

Assists other technical personnel in the trouble-shooting process for cost effective solutions

Checks tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment to identify issues and provides work orders to appropriate support departments

Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA, MSDS, Lock/Out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards

Trains and mentors other process technicians in on-the-job mold and process routines

Updates and maintains any and all documentation or procedure when changes occur

Keeps current on new technology and developments in regards to areas of responsibility, as time allows

Actively participate in production floor improvements

Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned

26. Maintain lot control traceability

Control of non-conforming product

Manage scrap identification & flow within production

Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions

Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes

Other tasks as assigned