What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Engingeer position at GF Piping Systems?
GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.
If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Helen Corona Human Resources Assistant helen.corona@georgfischer.com
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.
If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides professional guidance and support for the injection molding production network.
- Implements best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites.
- Supports sites in process optimization and control, such as cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
- Develops and drives professional training in Injection Molding.
- Supports standardized injection molding processes.
- Fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the organization's injection molding operations to enhance operational performance and competitive advantage.
- Provides technical support in procurement of injection molding machines (specification, acceptance test, ramp up)
- Supports sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification.
- Explores Injection Molding technology trends relevant for GF.
- Performs feasibility test for new technologies and processes.
- Keeps innovative technology in injection molding of equipment, processes and automation.
- Trains / mentors Manufacturing/Process Engineers, Process Specialists and Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians.
- Works closely with manufacturing groups to maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment to production.
- Maintains a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft software package.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, NX and/or SolidWorks, Moldflow.
- High-energy individual who is goal-oriented and results-driven.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Proven self-starter: takes the initiative to identify and drive change.
- Ability to plan time, manage deadlines, and multi-task.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use measurement equipment to include calipers, micrometers, etc.
- Knowledge of processing materials through various types (makes) of extrusion and injection molding machines
- Understanding of Tool Design & methods for mass production capabilities.
- Strong technical report writing skills
- Strong and analytical skills.
- Understanding behavior of different types of plastics – Vinyl plastics (PVC, CPVC) and Polyolefins a plus.
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Mold Design.
- Ability to travel 50% or more.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics and ability to process materials through various types (makes) of injection molding and extrusion machines.
- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing plastic processing, including shrinkage management, mold qualification, post-molding operations, auxiliary equipment integration, and product testing.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.
- Exposure to machine noise.
- Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
- Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 50 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
- Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and work boots.
- This role may require walking in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Up to 30% domestic travel required.
Helen Corona Human Resources Assistant helen.corona@georgfischer.com
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.