Process Engineer, Molding

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Full Time Salary Franklin Township, NJ, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $97,000.00 To $ Annually

SUMMARY
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The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and optimizing injection molding processes using scientific molding principles. This role supports Manufacturing with process, machine, and mold-related issues, leads process improvement and troubleshooting efforts, and ensures production-ready molds and processes are successfully implemented. The position also provides technical leadership, training, and mentorship while driving process capability, continuous improvement, and data-driven solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAVEL:

• 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
• 25% domestic travel. Mainly to other MRP sites as needed.
• Must be local to MRP manufacturing site in Somerset, NJ.
• It may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

About MRP:

MRP Solutions (MRP), a plastic cap manufacturer, is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded plastic closures, jars and packaging components used every day by millions of consumers around the globe. But we offer more than just plastic caps and lids – we deliver industry-leading packaging solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, providing best-in-class product protection while ensuring consumer confidence.

MRP Solutions combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach to reliably uncover customer needs. By understanding your business goals, we can tailor smarter, safer, and more flexible packaging solutions that reduce cost and increase speed to market, helping your businesses capitalize on opportunity. By constantly innovating, MRP enables our customers to grow, making us a preferred partner.

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