Plastics Process Engineer

Under direction will assist in the evaluation and recommendation of improvements to the injection molding equipment and processes within to maximize our process offerings to our customers. Work closely with Engineering to ensure compatibility of molding equipment and parameters with all processing equipment. Scope of responsibility and difficulty of tasks is somewhat limited and appropriate to the experience level and expertise of the incumbent.

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

• Develop systems and procedures to assure all injection molding equipment and related auxiliary equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist management team with capital expenditures and advice for the good of the division.
• Provide assistance to continuous improvement efforts, especially in the areas of processing and equipment. This includes research to advance and adapt new technologies, as well as the use of statistics to reduce costs, improve quality and efficiencies.
• Assist Product Development and Tooling Engineers in the development of new part and mold designs to produce the most cost effective product in the most efficient manner.
• Research, evaluate, specify and order equipment when directed by Management.
• Serve as equipment and process evaluator as needed to evaluate potential subcontractors.
• Support Production and Inventory Control, Technical Development Manager and Training Manager in developing training paths and programs for Setup Technicians and Maintenance Technicians
• Other duties as assigned.

• Degree in Process Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years applicable engineering or plastic processing experience
• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively organize resources to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of commonly used injection molding equipment, methods, practices and procedures

• Indoor, office and plant manufacturing work environment.
• Plant manufacturing may experience warm temperatures.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Minimal lifting, up to 50 lbs. Bending, reaching, standing, walking.
• Plant manufacturing work environment requires PPE of safety toe shoes, protective eye wear, and hearing protection.
• Other plant manufacturing task may require additional PPE.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the essential functions that are required of the incumbent for this job. Essential functions may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.