Process Engineer (Injection Molding)

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Job description

SUMMARY: The Process Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes by applying processing technique to problem solving and root cause analysis.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and modification of specifications, methods, and controls to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards
• Provide Process Engineering resources through continuous integration and development to achieve predefined continuous improvement targets and/or objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and determines processing specifications, modifications or additions, resource requirements and machine capabilities
• Support, establish, and manage machine operating standards
• Use various technical/manufacturing reports, videos, and logs to monitor and assess multiple process control initiatives daily
• Analyze data using (SPC) Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma tools to achieve continuous improvement goals plant wide; considered to be a subject matter expert in each of these areas
• Participate in bench and pilot plant testing with product development team
• Provide technical and process management support to all levels of the Operation's management team
• Acts as a liaison between engineering/technical support, NPD, and various department heads.
• Follows the corrective action process to track, analyze, document, prioritize, and assign resources to proactively resolve ongoing processing control issues
• Consults with internal and external subject matter experts to resolve technical and process control issues
• Reports food safety concerns to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering
• Previous experience in injection plastics molding and processing is preferred
• Experience in the area of manufacturing operations, process validations, design of experiment and statistics required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proven track record driving process yield enhancement, cost reduction, and SPC systems
• Experience in the area of manufacturing operations, process validations, design of experiment and statistics
• Ability to learn new technologies and become a subject matter expert quickly
• Expert knowledge of process improvement methodology
• Proven track record driving process yield enhancement, cost reduction, and SPC systems
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels
• Must be self-motivated and positive
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Display highest ethical standards
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees and customers
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, in the plant environment the noise level will be loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• plastics molding and processing: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing operations: 1 year (Preferred)
• process validations: 1 year (Preferred)
• design of experiment and statistics: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location