A custom injection molding company located in Wisconsin, a few miles southeast of St. Paul, MN, wants to hire an Injection Molding Process Engineerto support the medical molding operation. The Process Engineerposition is very hands-on and will involve provide engineering support with improvements in safety, quality and elimination of waste, as well as, working as a cross-functional team member with involvement in processes, various designs, troubleshooting, project management and cost analysis.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
%Time # Accountability
20 1. Identify and provide detailed training opportunities to various disciplines.
30 2. Directs downstream automation projects such as EOAT, packaging and test equipment from procurement, design review, installation and training.
25 3. Identifies and manages ongoing variation and scrap reduction opportunities.
10 4. Coordinates the evaluation, selection and implementation of new processes and equipment.
10 5. Reacts to corrective actions resolving non-conformances.
5 6. Other.
DIMENSIONS OF POSITION:
Position requires a working knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, project coordination and total completion of assignments.Participates in decisions relative to quality that impact production, including the ability to stop production until quality to specifications is ensured, and the disposition of suspect parts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 3-5 years experience, or technical degree and 5-8 years relevant experience.
knowledge of engineering fundamentals. Engineering background with downstream equipment experience. Working knowledge of plastic technology with emphasis on injection molding, SPC, DOE and GD & T. Detailed knowledge of plastic mold and part design. Cost Estimating skills required. Knowledge based management techniques.
Classes/Seminar:
• Synchronous Organization
• SPC and Beyond
• FMEA
• Quality Function Deployment
In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive benefits and relocation assistance but the company would really like to hire someone already living near the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.