Process Engineer

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. 

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.
Website:  HI-LEX.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops processes necessary to produce new products. Establishes methods and practices to assure process control and high quality of plastic injection molded parts. 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains and educates associates with regards to injection molding processes and equipment.
• Performs process troubleshooting to resolve quality and production issues related to plastic injection molding
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts and implementation
• Establishes processes for new products to assure all customer requirements, quality standards, and productivity targets are met
• Implements process improvements to optimize cycle times
• Estimates cycle time and shot weights for new products
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Performs machine process adjustments and changeovers when necessary.
• Completes required forms and paperwork, prepares reports as required
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives
• Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Performs other duties as necessary.
   

Education 

• 4 year college degree in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent field with a concentration in plastic injection molding and/or 5 years experience in plastic injection molding
• Extensive knowledge of engineered resins, as well as function and operation of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.

Functional Experience

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gages
• Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and a hand or powered pallet jack
• Use of a computer and typical office software
• Ability to use handheld scanner
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives.Use of a video display terminal (VDT) for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time.
• Also works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment. 
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.  
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• May spend time in travel between customers using an automobile in high traffic areas.  
• Exposure to automobile accidents causing bodily damage.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.