Plastics Process Engineer

L. Gee

1. Process Improvement:     100% of the Job
2. Coordinates and performs optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery, molds, and tooling to continually enhance output of the areas while staying within the budget and timelines.       
3. Writes process instructions for the cell groups, with the Engineering team, ensuring they have been reviewed and validated to meet equipment and tooling standards.
4. Provides education/information for employees on new work instructions in a way that is easy to understand and follows the processes.
5. Troubleshoots and implements best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles, with Maintenance and Product Managers, that will maximize output while meeting budget and downtime constraints.   
6. Reviews how the machines operate and the plant layout on a consistent basis, working with the Maintenance and Engineering departments, to optimize the areas.
7. Partners with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
8. Creates other procedures, processes, and reports to ensure clear and consistent processes and project flow.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with concentration in plastics or chemical processing preferred.  Would consider a combination of coursework and experience. 
2. Experience:  1-2 years of implementing engineering and manufacturing projects/processes within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred.  Will consider new or recent graduates.   
3. Functional Skills:  Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.  Detail-oriented and thorough.  Also requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively enhance the manufacturing areas.
4. Technical Aptitude/PC/Other:  Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 5S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus. 
5. Language Skills: Solid business writing and communication skills, with the ability to present to others.
6. Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills.  Ability to listen to ideas and implement the best enhancements.   Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively.  Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects (i.e. like tooling, design, etc. dependent on background). 
7. Culture Match:  Casual, informal environment that encourages cross-functional dialogue.

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must

• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This role also uses CAD software and related products.

• Ability to sit at desk for 5 hours per day
• Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for the role
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
• Ability to use hands and fingers and to reach for and handle objects to perform tasks frequently
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5 hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work
• Ability to talk and communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly throughout the day
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. sporadically

• The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments. 
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling and be exposed to machinery, moving parts, or fumes.
• Travel: Limited