Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics & Injection Molding
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics & Injection Molding
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USD 120000 - 160000
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About CompoSecure
Founded in 2000 CompoSecure (Nasdaq: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance simplicity and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecures innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique premium branded experiences enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information please visit and .
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with specialized expertise in plastics manufacturing particularly injection molding. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of injection molding processes tooling mold design injection machines and auxiliary equipment to support addition to plastics expertise this role will drive manufacturing excellence through yield improvement process optimization defect analysis and automation integration.
This position plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality efficient production while identifying and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a background in automation system design and defect analysis in plastic components.
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will work out of our Somerset NJ location 5 days a week and report to the Director Advanced Technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Plastics & Injection Molding Focus
- Injection Molding Process Optimization: Improve molding processes reduce cycle times and enhance efficiency while maintaining high product quality.
- Tooling and Mold Design: Work with the tooling team to develop and optimize molds ensuring manufacturability cost-effectiveness and longevity.
- Equipment Management: Oversee the selection installation and maintenance of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure smooth production operations.
- Material Processing: Understand material behavior in injection molding and optimize process parameters for different resin types.
- Defect Analysis & Troubleshooting: Conduct in-process and post-production defect analysis for surface defects sink marks short shots and warping implementing corrective actions.
Manufacturing Process Optimization & Automation
- Yield Improvement: Analyze production processes to enhance yield reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
- Automation & Machine Integration: Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate robotics PLCs and vision systems into molding and assembly lines.
- Data-Driven Process Improvement: Use SPC Six Sigma and DoE methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D Operations and Quality teams to align on process improvements new product launches and validation.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for cost reduction cycle time improvement and overall manufacturing efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in injection molding process improvement automation or yield optimization in a manufacturing environment.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes mold design toolmaking injection machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Understanding material science related to plastics including shrinkage viscosity and cooling rates.
- Experience with surface defect engineering and defect analysis in molded components.
- Automation Knowledge: Familiarity with PLC programming robotic automation and vision systems for quality control.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot molding issues conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Lean & Six Sigma Experience: Understanding of SPC DoE Lean Manufacturing and process control strategies to drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience in scientific molding techniques (RJG Decoupled Molding etc.).
- Experience with ISO 13485 (medical devices) or automotive quality standards.
- Familiarity with automation integration for injection molding including conveyors robotic part handling and automated quality inspection.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems validation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with thermal analysis mold flow simulation or warpage prediction software.
Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure including to our employees will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecures Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to .
CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Employment Type
Full-Time
