Injection Mold Process Engineer

Montpelier, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Role - Process Engineer - Injection Mold (Flex Flow)

Shift: 1st shift (8 AM - 5 PM) with 24/7 on-call availability as needed

Equipment & Technology

High-tonnage injection molding presses:
4 presses (4000-ton and 5000-ton Millicon presses plus Cosma5).
FlexFlow (patented valve gate controller):Optimizes complex part flow by electronically controlling gates.

Skills & Experience

Background in FlexFlow required.RJG and Paulson preferred.
Programming experience:
Some tools/presses are not programmed-ability to develop programs is highly valued.
Candidate will help establish processes to run injection molding machines.
Strong ability to:
Write SOPs.
Monitor and reduce scrap.
Exposure to paint and assembly departments is a plus.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the development and improvement of injection mold processes to increase efficiency and quality of operations. Provides the overall process design and suggested measures for improvement of manufacturing thereby increasing productivity customer satisfaction and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Establishes and maintains process & process parameters for operations using FlexFlow.
Develop or revise work instructions check sheets & other process documentation - write instruction books.
Conducts & coordinates tests on systems to evaluate efficiency of the production process until implementation.
Works with equipment designers and manufacturing to develop cost-effective and working production processes for new products.
Oversees process design projects to make sure that the projects are completed on time.
Follows all safety and personal protective equipment requirements while maintaining a clean work environment.
Interfaces with suppliers customers and other necessary personnel.
Support TS16949 initiatives - audit compliant. Driving scrap.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Engineering or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The associate is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the associate is occasionally exposed to fumes toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. Exposure to extreme heat or cold may be encountered. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work will typically be from eight to ten hours per day five days a week with occasional travel by car or commercial aircraft for external meetings with customers.

Role - Process Engineer - Injection Mold (Flex Flow)Shift: 1st shift (8 AM - 5 PM) with 24/7 on-call availability as neededEquipment & TechnologyHigh-tonnage injection molding presses:4 presses (4000-ton and 5000-ton Millicon presses plus Cosma5).FlexFlow (patented valve gate controller):Optimizes c...