Process Engineer - Plastic Molding

Full Time

New York Mills, NY, US

The Fountainhead Group, Inc. is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our FGI Family and support our growing Engineering Department. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving all molding systems within our production plant, innovating our current processes to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and lower costs. 

About Us:

The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350 local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

What You’ll Do: 

The below describes a typical day as a member of our innovative, collaborative Engineering Department, but additional responsibilities may be required by the Process Engineering Manager. 

1. Work collaboratively with our Production Control, Quality Control, Molding, and Maintenance departments to develop and manage process specifications for all molder/mold combinations in the plant
2. Develop innovative techniques for monitoring our current molding process (including melt temperature measurement, SPC, and more) to enhance product quality and reduce error
3. Set specifications and monitor molding manufacturing processes to implement cost and quality improvements while maintaining all product specifications required by our customers
4. Work closely with our Molding Department Supervisors to reduce waste and optimize cycle times through set up and scrap reduction and improved material and machine utilization
5. Establish and monitor PM procedures (cleaning, storage, restoration, etc.) for all molding equipment and deliver programs and reports to Upper Management for review
6. Provide technical input and support to the Engineering Department for new mold designs and modifications as needed
7. Assist in the development and provide ongoing support to molding department technicians and supervisors to enhance their current understanding of the molding process and communicate changes as necessary
8. Evaluate and manage communications with outside supplier sources for molded parts, components, molds, and tooling as necessary
9. Support Plastic Mold Technician set-up and processing responsibilities as needed
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Who You Are:

1. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing support and managing accumulator head blow molders
2. Previous experience with Cincinnati, Graham, Hitian, Davis Standard, or similar blow molding and injection molding machines/technology is preferred
3. You have a solid background in molding process management and engineering, including extrusion blow molding and plastics injection molding
4. You are an innovative self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills
5. You are a team player with a history of successful, cross-departmental collaboration
6. You are a skilled communicator who can translate complex molding processes to employees of varying skill-levels and education, from new hires to management

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!

Required qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States