A long established and profitable plastic injection molding company is searching for an Injection Molding Process Engineer who will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in the injection molding plant. The Process Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials (especially silicone) and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. The Process Engineer also analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. The company primarily manufactures silicone parts and components for the medical industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Must support short and long-term planning for capital expenditures relating to future production requirements.
• Monitors the time lines for assigned projects within the functional groups and troubleshoots all road blocks related to inhibiting attaining timely completion of tasks.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain a vigilance to identify Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) technologies for the company.
• Conceptualizes and directs engineering towards lean manufacturing processes for new and existing business opportunities, which may include new and/or modified plant, equipment and process needs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• BS degree in Engineering (Plastic, Mechanical or Industrial) with expertise in injection molding tooling and fixture design, product development, process engineering and project management.
• Lean Manufacturing certification; project scheduling, supply chain management, manufacturing streamlining utilizing 5S, six sigma or other lean manufacturing tools.
• 3 to 5 years in a multi tasking environment.
• Strong project management skills; management experience should include effective interaction and communication skills as well as input for staffing and employee development program.
• Experience with Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) in the Medical Industry.
• Experience with contractors.
• Hands-on Process Engineering experience
• Servo Robots for plastic industry (programming).
In addition to an annual salary in the $75,000 to $85,000 range, the company offers very competitive benefits and relocation assistance. (Job Order: DSIMPE)