Process Engineer

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Process Engineer

REPORTS TO: Process Engineering Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Sample new tooling and develop a robust process using scientific molding methods. Support production of injection molded plastic parts in Micro Mold or Small Mold. Work in parallel with the Project and Quality Engineers to ensure the needs of our customers are being satisfied.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and document a robust process on all new tools using scientific molding techniques to ensure that new tools are production ready. Preform DOE studies as well as OQ/PQ qualifications on required tools to ensure we have a processing window to allow for variation in resin viscosity.
2. Work with the Design, Quality and Project Engineering teams to ensure that we are meeting our customers’ expectations. Attend meetings with both the customer as well as internal teams as required.
3. Trouble shoot in a logical, systematic manner. Perform minor maintenance on molds and machines.
4. Position requires the incumbent to be self-directed and capable of establishing, maintaining and executing schedules and plans with minimal supervision from direct manager
5. Stays current on new equipment, process controls, materials developments, and other technical advances that offer a competitive advantage.

1. Document mold performance on process log to maintain a history of the mold which includes problems, issues, and recommendations on improvements to be made to the tool to ensure it will meet production demands.
2. Mentor and train new employees as assigned to ensure that they understand the equipment and tooling they are responsible for operating.
3. Provide production support and lead by example while following company policies and standards. Promote safety, environmental and ergonomic initiatives.
4. Communicate production problems with management and attend appropriate meetings as necessary to help solve production issues or conditions that limit the efficient use of machines and tools.
5. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Education/Experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or suitable combination of education and experience of its equal. Eight to ten years’ processing experience within the injection molding industry with a strong background in scientific molding techniques.
2. Computer Skills. Ability to operate personal computer, fax machine, copy machine and telephone required. Proven accuracy in keyboarding skills to enter data correctly and efficiently. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word preferred.
3. Language Skills. Proven reading and written communication skills required with the ability to comprehend, and interpret instructions and standards from manuals or other materials. Ability to effectively present information or training to employees, in one-on-one and small group situations.
4. Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Knowledge of rate, ratios, percent and use of trigonometry. Ability to read and understand specification drawings complicated designs and drawings for inspection
5. Reasoning Ability. Ability to interpret standards or guidelines and apply to actual variables required. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
6. Other Skills and Abilities. Willingness to attend conferences, classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills. Ability to work with various personnel in departments to reach consensus on work related issues. On occasion may be requested to travel for company business. Maybe requested to work overtime as dictated by production need. Must be able to maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers and the general public.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities. None.
8. Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and move throughout the facility. Uses hands to manipulate very small parts or tweezers. Sense of touch may be used to detect texture, burs and edges. Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus. May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs.
9. Work Environment. The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of safety glasses is required.

The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities.

Employment with Accumold is “at will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any or no reason.