Our client, a leading manufacturing firm in North Muskegon, MI, is seeking a skilled Plastics Process Engineer to join their team. This direct hire opportunity offers a chance to work with advanced injection molding technologies in a high-volume production environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and develop processes to ensure product quality, timely deliveries, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create and implement new manufacturing plans, processes, and maintenance techniques to enhance productivity and quality.
• Determine and recommend capital equipment needs, supervise installation, and ensure timely delivery of cost-effective, specification-compliant equipment.
• Evaluate new product designs for optimal manufacturing capabilities, focusing on Continuous Improvement and manufacturability.
• Validate production processes using statistical methods to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.
• Prepare and present various reports and studies to keep supervisors informed of activities and progress.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and supporting materials to meet operational and customer needs.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards and records for the design, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with customer engineering departments to ensure products and processes exceed customer requirements.
• Support and input information for PPAP requirements for changes and launches.
• Oversee estimating, mold design review, mold build, material recommendations, and part approval management.
• Lead standardization efforts for molding process limits to minimize defective products through data analysis.
• Conduct process improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, material conversion, and enhancing statistical capabilities.
• Assess and guide the purchase of primary and secondary plastics processing machinery and equipment.
• Support new injection mold development by participating in vendor design proposals and mold trials.
• Provide tooling and part design input and expertise for plastic components/prints.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or other Technical Engineering discipline.
• At least 4 years of engineering experience in design within the injection molding or related industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in high-volume Injection Molding.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Scientific Injection Molding processes and studies (Gate Seal, Flow, Cooling Time, etc.).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis tools.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) systems.

Preferences:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for process validation.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed process documentation.
• Familiarity with PPAP requirements and standards.
• Expertise in mold design and material recommendations.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:

• Injection Molding Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Development Engineer
• Plastics Engineer
• Tooling Engineer
• Product Design Engineer
• Quality Engineer