Plastics Process Engineer

Plastics Process Engineer

The Plastics Process Engineer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the production area. The Process Engineer is responsible for maintaining/exceeding productivity and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. Lead reports directly to production supervisors, and production manager.

Duties & Responsibilities Required:

• Work collaboratively with our Production Department, Quality Control, and Maintenance departments to develop and manage process specifications for all molder/mold combinations in the plant.
• Develop innovative techniques for monitoring our current molding process (including melt temperature measurement, SPC, and more) to enhance product quality and reduce errors.
• Develop KPI to minimize scrap, changeover times, and improve regrind use.
• Set specifications and monitor molding manufacturing processes to implement cost and quality improvements while maintaining all product specifications required by our customers.
• Work closely with our Plastics Department Supervisors to reduce waste and optimize cycle times through set up and scrap reduction and improved material and machine utilization.
• Establish and monitor PM procedures (cleaning, storage, restoration, etc.) for all molding equipment.
• Establish and monitor Process Log, Recipes, Set up Logs for all molding equipment.
• Provide technical input and support to the Engineering Department for new mold designs and modifications as needed.
• Assist in the development and provide ongoing support to molding department technicians and supervisors to enhance their current understanding of the molding process and communicate changes, as necessary.
• Evaluate and manage communications with outside supplier sources for molded parts, components, molds, and tooling, as necessary.
• Work closely with supervisor to stay on schedule and make sure all components are available when machine is ready to run.
• Develop and publish Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) for all department tasks and keep updated as needed.
• Enforce standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Conduct personnel performance reviews, coaching and disciplinary activities for assigned personnel.
• Maintain production schedules making sure they are accurate and updated.
• Make sure all employees are trained properly.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• In the event of emergency or evacuation of the building, ensure all personnel in your area safely exit the building.
• Train all new and current employees on SOPs and Job Descriptions.
• Keep everything clean and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required:

• 1+ years' experience with a bachelor's degree in Plastic Engineering or similar discipline
• A minimum of 1 years' experience providing support and managing Uniloy, Nissei or shuttle blow molders highly preferred
• A solid background in molding process management and engineering, including extrusion blow molding, injection stretch, and plastics injection molding.
• Plastics Extrusion Blow Molding experience is a required and Plastics Molding experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative to improve processes within the departments.
• Strong computer skills a must
• Experience using computerized manufacturing and inventory systems a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Experience in SAP a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)