Process Engineer, Molding Department

Career Opportunity – Process Engineer, Molding Department

Home Careers Career Opportunity - Process Engineer, Molding Department

The Process Engineer performs a broad range of cross-functional professional duties across the organization serving Ferriot core business and AOBP. The primary focus of this role includes, but is not limited to, (1) Process refinement, development and documentation; (2) Training and mentoring technical staff including Process Technicians, Mold Setters, Material Handlers, etc.; (3) Acquiring and analyzing data concerning operations and the technical staff, with focus on removing costs from manufacturing molding operations and streamlining processes to optimize production;

(4) Utilizing data-driven methodologies to assist in troubleshooting and resolving business and technical process issues; (5) Functioning as the point person for leading the department into lean manufacturing and implementation; improving profitability.

• Ensure the safety of self and others, follow all company safety policies and procedures, properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintain a clean and organized work area, and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to supervision.
• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot injection molding processes using a wide variety of engineered and commodity type resins.
• Identify and develop procedural changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
• Define, monitor, analyze and report on KPIs of assigned continuous improvement activities.
• Develop post-project controls for handing off to Manufacturing in collaboration with the Manager, Molding Operations.
• Actively participate in the DFM process acting as the primary technical resource for Manufacturing.
• Identify the need for and develop training plans for Manufacturing personnel (Material Handlers, Mold Setters and Process Technicians)
• Manage process documentation including but not limited to process sheets, work instructions, ISO controlled forms, SOPs, etc.
• Assist with maintaining and updating all required departmental records per SOP and defined ISO requirements.
• Train department personnel on the latest problem solving, set-up and processing techniques.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects geared toward reducing internal scrap and process costs and increasing production levels within the department.
• Work closely with all departments and personnel to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Interface with the Manager, Molding Operations to achieve daily and weekly production requirements.
• Coordinate with the Sales, Project Engineering, Quality and Finishing Departments to assist with engineering changes connected with existing programs and new project start-ups as they transition into production.
• Identify and implement new equipment and automation technologies to improve profitability.
• Continue to implement, develop and champion a lean manufacturing environment.
• Review and assess department activities related to safety and methods/procedures to improve safety, especially accident prevention.
• Take responsibility for and perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Manager of Molding Operations

Education: B.S. in Plastics / Polymer / Mechanical or related engineering discipline, certified training in scientific molding processes. Professional certification(s) in quality, lean, Six Sigma, etc. a plus.

Knowledge: Must have successfully implemented and/or maintained a lean manufacturing environment within an injection molding setting. Must have knowledge of engineering resins along with a working knowledge of injection molding equipment, mold operations, mold set-ups, plastic resins, and mixing procedures/measurements. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 10 years of advanced injection molding, tooling, automation and assembly experience. Engineering experience and background along with leadership abilities.

Independent Judgment: Constant. Performs duties with little supervision, regularly makes…