Process Engineer-Injection Molding
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Job Location:
Saline, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Process Engineer-Injection Molding
Summary:
Seeking an experienced hands-on Process Engineer to join our Injection Molding team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering & Facilities Manager this role is critical to optimizing molding performance driving continuous improvement and ensuring stable capable manufacturing processes.
This is a highly floor-focused technical role requiring direct involvement with molding machines tooling and process troubleshooting. It is not a desk-only engineering position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead process development and validation for new and existing injection molds using Scientific and Decoupled Molding techniques
- Analyze and optimize molding processes to improve quality cost throughput cycle time and scrap reduction
- Establish and maintain process controls startup documentation and standard production parameters
- Start up shut down troubleshoot and support molding equipment tooling and auxiliary systems
- Conduct DOEs process capability studies and tooling qualifications
- Provide hands-on technical support for daily production activities tool sampling and quality concerns
- Recommend mold and equipment improvements and support capital projects and cost reduction initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering Quality Production and Manufacturing leadership to ensure stable capable processes
- Train coach and provide technical direction to mold setters operators and engineers
- Support quoting activities and interface with customers or vendors as required
- Follow ISO 14001 and TS 16949 requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Two-year technical degree or comparable work experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in an injection molding environment
- At least 5 years of successful plastic injection molding processing experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Scientific Injection Molding techniques
- Proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to read measuring devices and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and applications preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Strong analytical problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to lead initiatives and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership communication and training skills
Work Environment & Expectations:
- Manufacturing-floorfocused role with significant hands-on involvement with molding equipment and tooling
- Standing for extended periods in areas that may be hot noisy and dusty
- Commitment to safety ergonomics and environmental standards
Why Work With Us
- A rich Benefits Package including Medical Dental Vision Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid) a robust Wellness Program tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)
- Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)
- Opportunities for growth and job training for energetic career-minded individuals.
- Located in Saline MI just minutes from Planet Fitness Emagine Saline and hundreds of local businesses!
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
