Process Engineer

Job Description

Key Accountabilities (results expected to achieve):

Complete initial try-outs and create black book for process set-up on all new parts to meet and exceed scrap, cost, OTD and productivity goals for the plant

Key Responsibilities (tasks that you do to achieve the accountabilities):

Leads production support for engineering process design, operations and implementation

Ensures company standards for safety, quality and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded

Is the leading expert for a broad and accurate understanding of departmental processing applications, preparation, audits and execution of departmental documentation, hand tools, machinery, auxiliary equipment, set-ups, and start-ups

Leads and support all processes, including hand tools, machinery, and auxiliary equipment, gas-assist units, robot controls, TCU’s loading systems, counter pressure, machine controls, dryers, heat controllers, material proportional blenders systems, sequential injection controls, etc.

Monitors daily production to identify and correct problem areas

Supporting Engineering team with NPD projects and strategies

Makes recommendations for methods to improve the quality and cycle time on new tool prints, and makes efforts to catch potential problems on the prints before the tool is built

Ensures that parts are production ready prior to release for the production process, and works with Quality Control to determine and agree upon quality criteria

Makes recommendations prior to/in the process to a tool being built, if requested, to assess potential problem areas, and to evaluate methods to reduce set-up time with water manifolds, hydraulic systems, etc. Tracks, coordinates, and follows up on these activities

Leads and supports with ISO standard documentation and audits as required

Coordinates the try-outs of new tools, including but not limited to setting up the press to maximize quality and cycles per hour, to minimize scrap, and to determine the most effective machine size for running the new tool

In conjunction with the customers, ensures the work is accomplished to the established part criteria. Troubleshoots and makes recommendations for any difficulties including stress, sinks, and other machine process or tool related issues

Ensures development and maintenance of the set-up sheets for the jobs, including the acceptable level of non-conforming product

Supports customer visits by being an expert on processes associated with projects being addressed

Evaluates jobs for automation potential, and makes recommendations in conjunction with Project Engineers and Finance Department

Conducts training for departmental personnel or for new jobs

Responds to employee questions and concerns in a timely manner

Performs all other assignments as required

Qualities for Success:

4-year Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years of related experience

Demonstrates the ability to retrieve information from computers and related software provided by the Company, and to provide reports and data as needed

Demonstrates proficiencies with scientific molding methodologies

Must be proficient with injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, gas assist, value gating, hot manifolds, etc.

Ability to understand and follow Quality Standards

Familiarity will plastics material properties (i.e.: shrinks, heat deflections and melt flow)

Problem solver; able to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when necessary; sense of accountability and sound professional judgement

Ability to read mold prints and part prints

Basic robotic programming skills

Experience with Mold Flow

Experience managing projects

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Highly organized and able to work with and direct others

Experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical & Mental Demands:

Able to lift 50 lbs to shoulder height on an on-going basis (with/without assistance)

Push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop on an on-going basis

Grip and hold tools

Must be able to handle extremely heavy items with assistance/equipment

Use miscellaneous hand tools

Good hand and wrist dexterity

Stand and walk for extended periods of time

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This position is often required to conduct business on the manufacturing floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to chemical or electrical shock risk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and noise levels that are typically moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Full-time