Sr Engineer, Plastics

The Plastics/Injection Molding Engineer is responsible for driving mold process development and injection molding projects through adherence to established product design, scientific injection molding process, tooling, resin, and equipment. The key responsibility of this position is to lead molding qualification activities and continuous improvement with established manufacturing. Responsible for leading projects and actions that result in improved quality, process stability, and reduced cost.

• Experienced in setting up robust injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding
• Experienced in process development utilizing Scientific Molding and Design Of Experiments (DOE) principles
• Subject matter expert in coordinating qualification activities (PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, DOE, etc.) to meet application requirements
• Highly proficient in generating qualification requirements and reports for injection molded components
• Use and understanding of in‑cavity sensors for process development
• Plan and execute new tool samples and/or attend tool samples performed at outside sources
• Prepare or update procedures, work instructions and process sheets as required
• Subject matter expert during product design reviews for manufacturing feasibility
• Understanding of Mold Flow analysis
• Knowledge of crystalline and amorphous plastic resins (e.g., polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, nylon and co‑polyesters)
• Use of Society of Plastics Industry Standards (SPI) for mold build classification and texture/surface appearance recognition
• Use and understanding of statistical tools (Design of Experiments, Measurement System Analysis/Gage R&R, Process Capability and Statistical Process Control)
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with functional groups (Engineering, Quality Operations, Manufacturing)
• Proactively perform process improvement activities on existing processes to increase efficiencies, production output, and reduce scrap, waste, handling damage, and non‑conformances
• Continuous improvement activities focused on cost reduction and communication of project status
• Responsibilities for some or all of the following: project management, process development, process print development, development of work instructions, and operator training on manufacturing processes
• Become Subject Matter Expert for assigned processes and support customer, ISO, FDA, and internal audits
• Comply with department procedures and ISO and FDA regulations
• Develop and implement process improvement projects as well as new process development, including working with outside contractors
• Discover potential problems, solve problems, and implement changes in primary and secondary operation processes
• Work as part of the cell team to improve customer service, reduce scrap, reduce lead‑time, improve product flow, reduce product cost, and provide smooth implementation of new products
• Work with other engineers and production operators in process development
• Occasionally collaborate with Quality Engineering to develop quality plans and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Mentor coworkers in overall personal development

• Preferred 4‑Year/Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field; 8–10 years experience in a plastics environment
• Thorough working knowledge of primary or secondary production equipment and processes
• Experience utilizing statistical techniques such as process capability and Gage R&R is strongly preferred
• Experience performing productivity tests and evaluations such as OEE, TPM is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability in leading projects through evaluation of information and responding accordingly using project management tools such as Gantt charts
• Experience in new mold process development for new product rollouts is preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a cellular team
• Ability to work and contribute in a team‑oriented, continuous improvement manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with personal computer software, problem solving, team building, and SPC skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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