JOB SUMMARY:
Hog Slat Inc.is seeking a Injection Molding Professional with expertise in the continuous improvement and development of manufacturing methods for existing and new product lines.
As anInjection Mold Process Engineerfocused on our Grower Select Products Division primary responsibilities will include knowledge of fabrication processes tooling and production equipment capabilities to assure a continuous supply of high quality products at the lowest cost.Hog Slat Inc. is the worlds largest provider of production solutions for todays poultry and hog producers. This position will work closely with all departments in our organization to provide value-added solutions for our customers while contributing towards the Companys financial objectives.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team through change is a necessity. This position will be based at the Fabrication Facilities in Clinton North Carolina. This position is located near our global headquarters in rural eastern North Carolina which is less than an hour from the Raleigh metro area approximately an hours drive to the coast and only a few hours away from the mountains of N.C. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as business conditions change. Injection Molding Process engineering with knowledge in tooling design fabrication and new process implementation Set-up optimize trouble shoot and operate all machine tools and equipment in the injection molding department andassociated systems Responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing process standards Communicate closely and effectively with area operations personnel Work under minimum supervision Program and adjust molding machine production parameters to optimize output Interface with production control on work scheduling Ability to perform cavity and core changeovers Sign off on first articles and ensure appropriate procedures in place for changeovers and first shots. Develop recommends and implements measures to improve production methods and equipment performance leading to reduced scrap. Develop or revise standard operation procedures and observe team to ensure compliance with standards and procedures
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the following experience/educational background: 7-10 years experience Strong tool design and fabrication methods experience Understanding of 3D Modeling and mold flow analysis Experience or training in project definition design and process control Robotic gate cutting and sprue picking programming experience Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Must have good analytical abilities be creative and take initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills Hog Slat Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color gender sexual orientation gender identity religion natural origin age disability veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
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