Process Engineer

Title : Process Engineer Location: Greater Phoenix, AZ Area Duration : 6 months Rate: $45/hr - $52/hr on W2 Role: Initiate, maintain, and enhance manufacturing systems to improve process control, finished-goods quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Provide hands-on engineering support for projects from conception through production, including equipment installation, startup, qualification, and process improvements. Develop processes for new and existing plastic injection molds. Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies and process evaluations. Collaborate with engineering, management, site and corporate teams, facilities, customers, and vendors to develop equipment specifications and process improvements. Assist with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications. Coordinate validations, plant and capital projects, project documentation, timelines, resources, and costs. Investigate tooling and process issues, recommend new product and process improvements, and train personnel on special equipment. Support Lean Sigma and continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, waste, and manufacturing costs. Ensure plant, machinery, tooling, and processes operate at optimal performance while maintaining quality and safety standards. Most Important Skills Needed: At least three years of plastic injection mold process engineering experience. Strong hands-on process engineering and manufacturing project experience from conception through production. Experience with process development for new and existing molds. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Experience with equipment installation, startup, qualification, validation, and process evaluations. Engineering studies, data analysis, troubleshooting, and process optimization skills. Experience managing plant or capital projects, including timelines, resources, costs, and documentation. Knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, tooling, and process improvements. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience; four years of practical application preferred. Experience with current software, hardware, and vision technology. Strong communication, project management, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. RJG Master Molder certification preferred. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field required. Significant relevant process engineering experience may be considered in place of formal education. Lean Sigma, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred. Benefits: This a contract position does not include employer-provided benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Background Check: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States #J-18808-Ljbffr