What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Key Skilled Personnel?
Process Engineer
Location : Costa Mesa, CA
Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM
Salary : 105k-120k
Summary :
The Technical Manager is a "hands-on" position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality injection molded products. The Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and / or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements. The Technical Manager shall monitor the effectiveness of production processes, and quantify, document and present findings to management. Thisposition also mentors and provides training and guidance to other injection molding personnel.
Duties Include :
- Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve quality, productivity and equipment efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership, training 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 part quality.
- Monitor and document issues with injection molds, and make recommendations for repair and refurbishment based on production requirements.
- Interface with customers and suppliers on technical issues related to molding and / or new projects / processes.
- Implement technical solutions to meet customer cost, quality and delivery expectations
- Responsible for technical training of all Molding Technicians and associated molding and QC personnel.
- Shall perform Risk Assessments and prepare documentation for all new molding projects.
- Establish, validate and periodically review process parameters for all molding jobs.
- Maintain flexible work hours to complete critical mold trials and process validations.
- Perform Process Capability studies and documentation as required for new tooling and other production equipment.
- Assist with the planning, purchase, installation and qualification of new production equipment including : injection machines; automation and robotics; material handling; and related auxiliary equipment systems.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects in molding, assembly and tooling departments.
- Work with QA Department to resolve CAR's and associated root cause analysis.
- Understand and promote ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485 Quality System Procedures in all functional areas.
- Promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adherence to Safety Practices.
- Must adhere to ITAR
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