Injection Molding Process Engineer

The role involves using scientific methods to develop the molding process for each mold while interacting heavily with tooling and production personnel. This position offers succession and career progression opportunities as the company expands.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust process utilizing scientific molding techniques, such as gate freeze analysis, short shot analysis, etc. as defined in the approved protocol.
• Utilize and develop DOE to meet process goals.
• Document findings of sample and submit report to Process Lead, Tooling Engineer, and Program Manager.
• Supply engineering file with the following information: DOE, process sheet, water diagram.
• Collaborate with quality group to verify product criteria.
• Support production through starting up machines and problem-solving processes.
• Share ideas on how the team or process can be improved.
• Locates, safely transports, and stores the injection mold in accordance with established guidelines and procedure.
• Installs and removes injection molds from assigned presses.
• Set-up and prepare auxiliary/secondary support equipment as required at the press.
• Follows proper set-up/cycle sheets.
• Documents process control for samples presses.
• Verify documents are correctly filled out prior to set-up sign-off.
• Takes shots of parts and visually checks them for defects, logging information into paperwork.
• Operates forklifts and overhead cranes while conducting mold set-up when needed.
• Maintains and promotes a safe and clean working environment.
• Keep clean and organized throughout the shift, not just at the end of the shift.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.
• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of molding process in the plastic industry.
• Basic computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software, preferably in Microsoft Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of plastic resins, mold set-up and functions of an injection molding press is required; processing on injection molding machines; statistical process controls is preferred; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• To write clearly and legibly reports and correspondence.
• Technical mathematical computations (example: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals, and statistical inference).
• Must be detail orientated.
• Ability and willingness to problem solve.
• Maintain a positive attitude and readily adapts to changes necessary to support the business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.