Plastics Process Engineer

Job Description

Who We AreRoyal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.What You’ll DoYour future starts here! A Plastics Process Engineer at Royal will support production with any processing issues that occur during their scheduled shift. We will look to you to optimize our manufacturing processes, improve efficiency and ensure product quality. Based out of our Cullman, AL facility, this position reports directly to the Technical Manager.

Note: This position is not available for visa sponsorship.Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot process issues and lead efforts to reduce scrap

Work within a cross-functional team including maintenance, tooling, and production management

Participate and lead improvement project teams that are geared towards improving operational performance

Participate in Corporate initiatives to support cost reductions, quality improvements, and standardization

Coach and support training and development of the site supervisorsWhat You’ll BringQualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, or related field

3-5+ years of injection molding experience is required including:

Solid understanding of injection mold tooling, gate/runner design, part ejection, secondary equipment such as thermolators, dryers and hoppers and feeder/mixing units.

A successful candidate is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump in with the team to help troubleshoot and solve a problem utilizing logical problem solving methodology

Experience using DOE’s and other statistical tools for problem solving such as 8D, 5Why, 4M, KT, etc.

Knowledge and utilization of scientific and decoupled molding practices

Strong communication skills to communicate technical solutions to the team members and work within a team

Display the capability to manage multiple projects with little supervision

Strong robot programming / troubleshooting

Experience with gas assist and 2 shot molding a plus

Experience with RJG Edart/CoPilot systems a plus

Ability to work 1st shift (8am-4pm) Monday-Friday

Strong organizational skillsWhat You’ll Get

No Sunday work

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonuses based on profitability

Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Outstanding medical insurance

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