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Process Engineer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Provide input for mold design(s)
• New tooling sampling
• Injection molding process development (Scientific Injection Molding approach)
• DoE (Design of Experiment) management
• Process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Work instructions development for production

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• NPD/NPI; early involvement with internal teams during the DFM process
• Establish molding parameters for optimal molding cycle and quality to meet company goals and metrics
• Read/interpret mold flow analysis
• Collaborate with mold designers to ensure molds are designed for optimal cycles
• Collaborate with tooling department on required repairs and adjustments required.
• Collaborate with Quality to lead all production validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Ensure T1 Samples are duplicated (dimensions, cosmetic, criteria, cycle time) in Production
• Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources
• Assist in QMS improvements as required to support customer demand as well as sales and growth efforts
• Support and maintain ISO standards
• Interact with production supervisors to ensure that production objectives are met utilizing company metrics and visuals to heighten employee awareness downstream
• Work with QA to perform Root Cause analysis on molded product defects and RMA’s
• Assist in continuous improvement strategies in technology, quality, equipment and environment
• Maintain and document any process changes (change log) related to production runs. 
• Develop/create work instructions for production departments (molding, secondary, etc.)
• Represents and promotes the goodwill and interests of the organization throughout the community
• Collaborate with production leadership team to set strategy, define targets and meet objectives

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Company Core Values
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Self-starter with the ability to motivate others
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs
• Ability to develop and maintain a team-oriented work environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of injection molding processes
• Demonstrated experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques
• Understands how to manipulate and develop processes from vendor specifications
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in customer demands and come up with solutions
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Competitive spirit but plays within the rules.