Process Engineer (Plastics)

Great opportunity for a Process Engineer for a role located just outside of Florence, SC

Our client is a multi-industry leading manufacturer in the plastic injection molding business looking for a Process Engineer to coordinate manufacturing equipment, processes, and program launches to produce high quality injection molded product.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes utilizing scientific molding principles, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators, and other molding personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. Provide technical support / solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve on part quality.
• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate and shut down process related equipment. Must be able to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshooting current production issues.
• Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
• Monitor and report issues with injection molds, make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tooling history.
• Interact with customers to resolve issues and provide new project updates.
• Implement technical solutions including statistical methodology to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
• Monitor new technological advances in the injection molding industry and keep senior management appraised of technology that could make the company more competitive in the market.

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