Molding Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Major Purpose

Performs a variety of basic engineering tasks to establish processes and parameters on injection molding machines that will ensure the proper functioning of equipment and productivity of products produced. Must also be committed to the highest level of quality in everything that is done. Will also be responsible for assisting production with root cause analysis and assuring that all documentation is correct and in the proper place.

Minimum Job Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ideally Plastics Engineering Technology), or, Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive / Medical precision Injection Molding in the related field and a preferred min of 10 years within the injection molding industry.

·        Highly skilled in plastic injection molding process optimization using data driven metrics.

·        RJG MMI Certification - Scientific Injection Molding (using RJG E-Dart Hardware and software) highly desired.

·         Machine, Mold, Automation, Robotics and Part Handling improvement recommendations and equipment optimization to perform and achieve precision cycle times and processes.

·         Ability to communicate and counteract with the engineering, tooling, quality, and production departments.

·         Must have a minimum of 5 yrs experience with engineering grade materials.

·         Troubleshooting and Root cause analysis and identification of molding and process conditions and parameters.

·        Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills. •

·        Must have the ability to analyze and present accurate CER with an understanding of ROI’s.

·        Ability to work with outside suppliers, resin manufacturers / representatives. Some customer interaction or meetings may be necessary to attend at times.

·        Dedicated to Continuous Improvement, Preventative Maintenance at machine and equipment. • Requirement and Ability to train other Process Technicians and support ongoing efforts in precision cycle time reduction and process capabilities. Must understand the Cpk data and process effects.

·        Manage and leads mold setup and process equipment setup technicians as necessary

Essential Functions

·        Performs a variety of basic and advanced engineering tasks. Measurements and Quality control essentials

·        Must be capable and effective using measuring devices such as: Micrometers, Calipers, Gauges, Optical Comparator, Microscopes, Dial gauges, Bore Gauges, Pyrometers, Infrared camera.

·        Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.

·        Visually inspect injection molding machine, including chillers, thermolators, dryers, and granulators to assess working conditions and operational conditions – Snags for maintenance as necessary.

·        Identifies parts rejection process with proper tools and schematics dimensions, blueprint, GD&T

·        Responds to warning signals or intervention by plan personnel to evaluate and correct problems with injection molding machines.

·        Initializes some repairs and adjustments to injection mold machine or contacts Maintenance Department with assessment of problem.

·        Checks parameters and settings of machines, calibrates, adjust, or performs new auxiliary equipment process or molding machine processing parameter settings as needed.

·        Directs / instructs, trains personnel in scientific molding process, operation of machines, machinery and equipment safety features as required.

·        Reviews projection reports daily to assess problem areas and takes corrective actions to resolve problems.

·        Performs quality control tasks including critical part measurements, visual inspection of parts, checking lot numbers of materials, review QC reports and action reports.

·        Make recommendations to Supervisor / Manager on improving company processes and / or productivity, automation, robotics cycle improvement techniques.

·        Follows all Occupational Safety and Health Policies and Procedures. Reports any Safety deficiency to immediate supervisor.

·        Participate in company related safety and housekeeping meetings. Follows and provides guidance on protocol as necessary.

·        Follows all Occupational Safety and Health Policies and Procedures. Reports any

safety deficiency to immediate supervisor.

·        Follows Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

·        Understands and complies with all Departmental Quality Policies and Procedures.