Description

 The Injection Molding Engineer is responsible for the performance results of Injection Molding Machines and Maintenance Support. The selected individual will be viewed as a key technology leader and serve as a resource for all platforms with overall accountability for injection molding systems, maintenance and manufacturing problem resolution, and change management. This individual will also work with site leadership to achieve performance measurement goals, and to drive safety and the continuous improvement process. 

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: BS in Engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: BS in Engineering with 7 years in roles that show progression in Engineering, Maintenance or Operations roles in a plastic manufacturing environment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience working on Plastic injection molding machines and systems, manufacturing environment, people leadership experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: 

QUALIFICATIONS: Competency in employee engagement, excellent interpersonal effectiveness and an efficient communicator in verbal, and written formats, exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills, passion for excellence, teamwork, and desire to succeed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: This position requires one to be able to access equipment to troubleshoot problems. See list below.

• Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and components.
• Regularly sitting and working at a computer
• Occasionally lift up to 25lbs; push/pull up to 25lbs. 
• Work in this occupation involves sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, climbing, and crawling with ability to pivot, and turn. 
• Having a good sense of balance
• Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season 

PRIMARY DUTIES

(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation.

•  Ensures compliance with all corporate and plant safety policies and procedures 
• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for Injection molding machines 
•  Analyzes, inspects, and makes recommendations for new injection molding equipment purchases
•  As Machine Tribologist - is expected to extend and ensure life of injection molding machines
•  Provides leadership direction, coaching and training for all maintenance team members
•  Expected to collaborate with leadership on budgetary needs for projects

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to work in seasonal temperatures near moving mechanical parts and at times work in high, precarious places also where the sound and noise levels are loud and distracting. Employee must wear protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.