Process Engineer, Molding

The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process. Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best in class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do. The Process Engineer on this team is versatile in day-to-day project support at the press, knowledgeable in process as a leader for production counterparts, and resourceful in their willingness to tackle any growth enabling projects that the business needs.

• New and existing mold qualification using scientific molding principles
• Support manufacturing with process and process versus machine/mold related issues
• Deliver and hand off production ready molds and processes to Somerset, NJ manufacturing site.
• Perform alternative resin qualifications & provide data driven reporting on feasibility of implementation
• Perform design of experiments & SIM studies including cavity balance, pack/hold studies, rheology curves and clamp tonnage scans
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel.
• Support Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs
• Assist manufacturing sites with process control and process development training developed by engineering solutions team.
• Drive continuous improvement “In Control & Capable” process monitoring efforts.

• 7+ yrs. of hands-on experience in process engineering (preferably in a high volume, high cavitation molding environment)
• BS or BSAS Engineering Degree. Disciplines of Plastics, Mechanical or Chemical are preferred.
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing.
• Experience with Stack Molds preferred
• Caps/Closures experience ideal with medical and packaging molding secondary
• Experience with Systematic Molding. Ex: RJG, John Bozelli, AIM
• Experience with hot runner systems (Husky, Manner, Mold Master), hot tip & valve gated
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to think out of the box and recommend options.
• Demonstrate teamwork in a cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to develop, train & mentor process technicians