Principal Engineer: Plastics Manufacturing and Molding

Principal Engineer:
Plastics Manufacturing and Molding page is loaded## Principal Engineer:
Plastics Manufacturing and Molding locations:
Alpharetta, GA - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
20291

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.
** Your role at Clorox:
** This position is part of the Molding, Innovation & Design Services Team, which supports internal and external molding operations, designs proprietary equipment, oversees the project Document Management System, and develops and deploys digital tools such as digital twins, modeling and simulation, 3D printing, asset management, and reverse engineering to enable faster, right-the-first-time project delivery. The Principal Engineer is responsible for developing solutions in plastics processing, including extrusion blow molding, stretch blow molding, and injection molding, and serves as an expert with deep experience in qualifying new molds, materials, and machines, debugging process issues, and developing new tooling within the company’s manufacturing network and with external partners.

In this role, the Principal Engineer will collaborate on multifunctional teams to define equipment design requirements, plan and execute equipment selection and purchase agreements, and support equipment installation and qualification, with project work requiring travel approximately 50–70% of the time depending on assignments.
** In this role, you will:
*** Subject Matter Expert (SME) – available to coach and provide expert design analyses/recommendations to the larger engineering team, including in the areas of molding, tool design and fabrication, and manufacturing systems.
* Meet with clients and design teams to determine applications and requirements.
* Participate in project teams as a subject matter expert on plastics processing technologies.
* Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices.
** What we look for:
*** 8+ years of experience with plastics processing technologies.
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology.
* Experience with capital projects and capital budget process
* Good business judgment with ability to calibrate with business objectives
* Change management experience and discipline
* In depth knowledge of plastics processing and tooling, including injection molding, extrusion and stretch blow molding.
* Functional knowledge of autocad, autocad inventor, or equivalent 2d and 3d design tools.
* Creativity with a proven history of developing equipment solutions from the form and function requirements proposed by the plant and R&D.
* Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and principles.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* Attentive to detail and critically minded.#LI-HYBRID
** Workplace type:
** Hybrid - 3 days in office   Travel: 50-70%
** Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.*
* **.****[U.S.]Additional Information:
** At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption…