Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Plastics Process Engineer at Chore-Time plays a critical role in enhancing and automating manufacturing processes to optimize output. This position requires coordination, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually meet company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform optimization of manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery, molds, and tooling to enhance output while staying within budget and timelines.
• Write process instructions for cell groups with the Engineering team, ensuring they have been reviewed and validated to meet equipment and tooling standards.
• Troubleshoot and implement best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles with Maintenance and Product Managers to maximize output while meeting budget and downtime constraints.
• Review how machines operate and plant layout on a consistent basis, working with Maintenance and Engineering departments, to optimize areas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics Manufacturing, or similar field with concentration in plastics processing preferred.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience/understanding in plastics processing within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred.
• Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Also requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively enhance manufacturing areas.
• Technical Aptitude/PC/Other: Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 6S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Language Skills: Solid business writing and communication skills, with the ability to present to others.